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Over the recent years, Adivasi literature in its written form has made its presence felt. Among the authors, there are both Adivasis and non-Adivasis. The ancientness, diversity and vastness of Adivasi language, literature and culture, and their intense association with nature, and liveliness – Janardan Gond touches on these aspects here

The traditions of the indigenous inhabitants are more or less the same across the country – whether it is the Asurs of Jharkhand, who worship their god Bonga and Sarna Mai, or the villages of Bundelkhand, where Bada Dev and Mahishasur are revered. But the brahmanical and neo-liberal forces pose a major threat to the culture of the indigenous peoples

Asurs, Gonds and many other tribal communities describe themselves as descendants of Mahishasur. For them, Mahishasur is a hero who helps them tide over difficult times