The Kurukh or Oraon (Kurukh: Kuṛuḵẖ and Oṛāōn), also spelt Uraon or Oraon, are a Dravidian ethnic group inhabiting the Indian states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and Chhattisgarh. They predominantly speak Kurukh as their native language, which belongs to the Dravidian language family.
What is the religion of Oraon?
The traditional religion of the Oraon comprises the cult of a supreme god, Dharmes, the worship of ancestors, and the propitiation of numerous tutelary deities and spirits. Hinduism has influenced the ritual and certain beliefs. Many Oraon, including the majority of the educated, have become Christians.
What is the main festival of Oraon?
Festivals have been part of life for Oraons since ancient time. Sarhul and Karma are two main important festivals of Oraons. Spring festival, known as sarhul, is celebrated when sal tree is in full blossom. In this festival Oraons perform symbolic marriage of sky with earth.
