"We
tell our parents when we like a person and they approach groom's side
to get their nod", say Basanthi, Manthi and Sehmadhuri, baiga tribal
women from Garhi village, Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh. (Kanha
Buffer Zone)
Our parents never force us to marry and leave it to our choice. There is no dowry system in our community and women are never harassed for money or monetary items. Girls are treated the same way as they are used in their native place.
We dance to the tribal tunes and enjoy life. We have our own plantations and are content with what we have. We love our forest and take food that is needed for the day.
We encountered tigers and wild animals in the forest, but they never attack us. "We never do anything that disturbs animal kingdom. They only attack if you irritate them". We are happy in the forest and believe in Sun God and parents.
Story: Amoga
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