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In a cave in the village of Dhanegaon, Gondia district, Maharashtra, is situated a shrine of the deity Kali Kankali. The caves are a part of the Maikal hills and are known as 'Kachargarh', the Gondi word for ‘the hill rich in ore’. The district is situated at the borders of Maharashtra,…
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Song 4 – Gondwana Zhanda Geet
The revival of the Kachargarh pilgrimage has been instrumental in bringing together different adivasi traditions annually. Rohidas Ghodham speaks Gondi, Marathi, Hindi and Telugu, and is a talented and respected folk-singer who has been performing in the Gond…
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Song 3 – Raja Pravir Chandra Bhanj Deo’s Assassination
The revival of the Kachargarh pilgrimage has been instrumental in bringing together different adivasi traditions annually. Rohidas Ghodham speaks Gondi, Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu and is a talented and respected folk singer who has been…
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Song 2 – Indira Gandhi’s Assassination
The revival of the Kachargarh pilgrimage has been instrumental in bringing together different adivasi traditions annually. Rohidas Ghodham speaks Gondi, Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu and is a talented and respected folk singer who has been performing in the…
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Song 1 – Gondi Vivah Geet
The revival of the Kachargarh pilgrimage has been instrumental in bringing together different adivasi traditions annually. Rohidas Ghodham speaks Gondi, Marathi, Hindi, and Telugu and is a talented and respected folk singer who has been performing in the Gond…
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This module documents the cultural significance of Mata Kali Kankali in the Gond worldview. It also highlights how literary, cultural and social domains engage with the revival of the Kachargarh pilgrimage. Combining site documentation of the rituals and folk songs of the pilgrims with interviews…
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