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BONDA

The Bonda tribes are most primitive tribe of India who live in the isolated hill regions of the Malkangiri district of southwestern Odisha, India. Bondas are generally semi-clothed, Bonda women wear metal bands adorning their necks. Among the Bondas alcoholism is a major issue. They spend much time brewing and consuming liquor from rice, palm and the mahua flower.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: India
Camera: NIKON D750
Copyright: © SANGHAMITRA SARKAR