Indigenous Practices

These 8 lesser-known villages in India preserve rare traditions, from whistling names to barefoot rituals and eco-living.

In Tamil Nadu, the Irula tribe utilises ancestral knowledge to extract snake venom, supplying nearly 80 per cent of India’s anti-venom.

Here’s how tribes like the Gond, Bhil, and others teach us timeless lessons in zero-waste living and sustainable, eco-friendly practices.