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Munda customs

Munda customs are traditional practices of the Munda people, an indigenous community in India. These customs include rituals, festivals, and social behaviors that preserve their cultural identity. They often celebrate harvest festivals, maintain oral storytelling traditions, and adhere to specific rites for rites of passage like birth, marriage, and death. Community participation and respect for elders are central, with ceremonies involving dance, music, and symbolic rituals. They also have unique beliefs about nature, spirituality, and ancestral reverence, which shape their daily life and social structure, reflecting their deep connection to land, tradition, and community values.