Sphoorthi Theatre

India is the home to a large number of aboriginal people known as Adivasi meaning tribal people. These primitive tribal people live in secluded places near like hillocks, forest zones, away from the by the lifestyle of the modern world. These tribal people are the poorest in the country, who is still dependent on gathering food, hunting, agriculture, and fishing. The tribal people have their own culture, tradition, language and lifestyle. This allows outsiders to get an insight into many different cultures of tribal India. Tribes in India constitute 8.61% of the total population of the country, numbering 104.28 million (2011 Census). Raja Gonds tribes are one among them. Gonds tribes (Tribes are known as Adivasi) are spread across Telangana, Maharashtra and are also in Madhya Pradesh. Adilabad District of Telangana is a hub of Gonds, Kolams, Andha, Pradhan, Thoti, Nayakpod and other primitive tribes. Gonds dominate in number over other tribes. The Indian Constitution recognize...

I conducted a one-week training workshop on Puppetry at Nizamabad. Two Gonds tribe youth who are pursuing their higher education also accompanied me. I was moved by their involvement, commitment, and sincerity. Gonds tribes (Tribes known as Adivasi) are spread across Telangana, Maharashtra, and are also in Madhya Pradesh. They speak the  Gondi language -- it's  new and quite funny. Interestingly, the Gondi language belongs to the  Dravidian family of languages and is related to Tamil and Kannada.   I liked the language and as an eager language learner, I am now learning this language at a low pace. I love their music and songs. During my interaction, I could gather lots of information about the harmonious living nature of these Gonds , Eco-friendly practices, culture, eating habits, and so on. Let me introduce the two young Gonds One Mr. Soyam Bheemarao --I call him "Doctor"-...