Knowra Sarnaism Sarnaism Sarnaism is an indigenous religious tradition followed by Adivasi communities in India. It centers on sacred groves, reverence for nature, and ancestral spirits.
Sarna : A sacred grove, often containing trees, where communities conduct rites honoring spirits and deities. These groves are central places of worship in Sarnaism.
Sarna Puja : A communal worship ceremony performed at a Sarna sacred grove. It is a central form of collective worship in Sarna communities.
Munda people : An Adivasi ethnolinguistic community concentrated in Jharkhand and neighboring parts of India. Munda communities are among the groups associated with Sarna worship.
Hinduism : A diverse family of religious traditions originating in the Indian subcontinent. Some Sarna followers distinguish their tradition from Hinduism, while others participate in both.
Sarna religion code : A proposed separate census category for people who identify with Sarna religion in India. Campaigns for this category seek formal recognition distinct from major listed religions.
Adivasi : An umbrella term for Indigenous peoples and communities of India. Adivasi communities sustain Sarnaism across several regions.
Sarhul : A spring festival celebrated by several Adivasi communities, especially in Jharkhand, honoring nature and village deities. Its seasonal rites express relationships with the grove and local spirits.
Oraon people : An Adivasi community, also known as Kurukh, concentrated in eastern and central India. Oraon communities maintain Sarna practices alongside other religious identities.
Christianity in India : The varied Christian traditions and communities established in India over many centuries. Conversion has altered religious affiliation among some Adivasi communities, including those with Sarna heritage.
Adivasi rights : The political, cultural, and land rights claimed by Indigenous communities in India. Sarna identity is tied to wider struggles over cultural recognition and community rights.
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