The State, Power Structure and the Kandha Tribe of Kandhamal, Odisha

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Kandha tribe's post-colonial identity evolved through interactions with state and religious practices.
Political dynamics shaped the Kandha's response to colonial rule and changes in religious practices.
The influence of non-tribal groups led to the adoption of Hindu customs among the Kandha after independence.
Christianity's introduction during colonialism catalyzed sociocultural transformations in the Kandha's identity.

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Analysis of political dynamics and religious practices in the Kandha tribe highlights post-colonial identity shifts in Odisha.

Behera et al. (2025) studied this question.

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