Bastar is home to the Mariyas, the Muriyas, the Dorlas, the Parjas, the Gadbas and many other native tribes.A pot pourri of different practices, cultures.

Bastar is probably one of the few places where the Ancestor is BUDDHA DEV or GOD.Ancestor worship is very essential before any important event in the community.

Maa Danteshwari is the tutelary Godess of the Royals who once ruled Bastar and is worshipped all over Bastar...as Maa,Maai, Devi.

The tribal world of Bastar is a land of mystery and magic too. Their strong belief in Black magic and spirits illustrates this.They believe that the departed visit them and therefore offer liquour and tobacco to the memorial totem pillars that they erect in their memory..........

Dance and music is their mode of entertainment.Lord Lingo is the diety of music and dance.He is said to play 18 instruments at a time.

People are avid drinkers, mahua, sulfi, laanda or rice beer is very popular.

Weekly markets, cock fights add to the vibrant life in Bastar..

Although violence has now raised its ugly head....for the poor man life goes on.......in quest of a brighter morning.