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The Muria tribe custom mandates that a man weaves a bamboo cradle for his newborn as a lifetime memory for both the father and the child.
The father must go into the forest, collect the bamboo, dry it, and weave the cradle with his own hands, with no help from anyone.
The Muria are an indigenous Adivasi, scheduled tribe Dravidian community of the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, India.
They are part of the larger Gondi people.
Traditionally, the Muria are economically homogeneous and strive to work as a collective.
They have a unique social system that includes mixed-sex dormitories called ghotul, where adolescents are sent to learn about life and relationships.
Muria people also have an omnivorous diet, and liquor plays a key role in their social gatherings.
The Muria tribe faces challenges such as lack of access to primary education, safe drinking water, and social welfare benefits.
They are also at risk of displacement due to development pressures.
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