Folk Tales of the Baiga Tribe

About The Book: Nestled Along The Narmada River Surrounded By The Maikal Mountains In Madhya Pradesh The Baiga Tribe Leads A Life As Simple As Their Literature And Culture. Their Literary And Cultural Expressions Are Deeply Intertwined With Their Surroundings And Experiences. Many Aspects Of Baiga Life Including Their Customs Traditions Religious Beliefs Folk Dances And Music Remain Unknown To Mainstream Society. Their Rich Repository Of Folklore Ballads Legends And Myths Has Been Preserved Through Generations. Having Been In Contact With The Baiga Tribe For Fifty Years I Have Spent Numerous Nights Listening To Their Stories And Collecting These Folk Tales. The Narratives Offer A Glimpse Into Their Social Structure Beliefs And A Connection With The Creator Of The Universe. I Have Translated Some Fascinating Tales From Stephen Fuchs' 1960 Journal Folk Tales Of The Gond And Baiga In Eastern Mandla Into Hindi And Baiga Languages. I Hope This Collection Will Captivate Readers Interested In Tribal Culture. About The Author: Dr. Vijay Chaurasia Was Born On December 29 1952 In Banda Village Katni District Madhya Pradesh. He Holds Degrees In B.Sc. B.A.M.S. And D.H.B. With Over A Thousand Articles Published In Various National Magazines And Newspapers Dr. Chaurasia Has Made Significant Contributions To Journalism And Medical Writing. He Has Served As The Chairman Of The Junior Red Cross Society'S Madhya Pradesh Branch And Was Appointed As A Guru By The South Central Zone Cultural Centre Nagpur Under The Government Of India. He Has Also Been The Director Of The Savarkar Lok Kala Parishad In Madhya Pradesh. Dr. Chaurasia'S Work Spans Journalism Medical Practice And Cultural Writing. He Received The Swadhinata Fellowship From The Swaraj Sansthan Directorate Culture Department In 2006-07. His Academic Contributions Include Presenting Research Papers At Various Universities And Colleges. He Has Traveled Extensive