Chhattisgarh: Tribal body objects use of ‘Pandum’ in govt festivals, calls it sacred ritual
Tribal groups in Bastar are protesting the use of the Gondi word 'Pandum' for government and private events, stating it distorts their religious practice of worshipping village deities. They argue 'Pandum' signifies a sacred ritual, not a festival or campaign, and its appropriation is an attack on their beliefs.
Tribal groups in Bastar are protesting the use of the Gondi word 'Pandum' for government and private events, stating it distorts their religious practice of worshipping village deities. They argue 'Pandum' signifies a sacred ritual, not a festival or campaign, and its appropriation is an attack on their beliefs.
