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Oraon





CULTURE

The Oraon language, Kurukh , belongs to the Dravidian Family , and is most closely related to Brahui and Malto (Paharia).

The Oraon people have a rich and vast range of Folk Songs , Dances and tales, as well as traditional Musical Instruments . Both men and women participate in dance, which are performed at social events and festivals.


RELIGION

About 25 percent of the population are Christians .

The Roman Catholic Archbishop of Ranchi, Cardinal Telesphore Toppo, is Oraon.


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''This article includes material from the 1995 Public Domain Library Of Congress Country Study on India .''