Question

Describe the cultural activities of the tribes in Kunavaram.

Answer 1

Instructions:
Write about:&

• Belief system of tribals.
• Festivals of tribals.

Solution:

Many tribal communities live in the hills of Kunavaram. The Konda Reddys are a major tribe of this region with their own special lifestyle.

• Konda Reddys worship the Gods of Nature and every family has got their Kula devatha i.e. family God/ Goddess.
• They post a long pole in front of the house and tie some neem branches to it and call it Muthyalamma and worship it.

The festivals are an important part of tribal culture.

• The Mamidi panduga (festival of mango) is one of the most important celebrations of these tribals.
• They celebrate Gongura panduga in September and offer vegetables to their diety and eat it as prasadam.
• The next important festival is the pachha panduga (Green festival). All major activities like agriculture, harvest, collection of fruits from the forest, etc. begin after this festival.
• During these festivals, all members of the tribe get together even if they are living in separate settlements.