Tourism of Chhattisgarh
Murias, another major sub-castes of the Gonds, are found in the Narayanpur and Kondagaon Tehsils of Bastar district. Unlike Marias who live in isolation deep into the dense forests, the Murias live in plains and are comparatively more civilized than the primitive Marias. But their primary activities are similar to other Gond sub-castes and they survive on agriculture and collection of minor forest produces. As far as religious and social beliefs are concerned, Murias have several totems and several gods of villages and tribal sub-groups and. They are highly superstitious and strongly believe in sorcery practices. Unlike Hindus, there is no functional division of castes in the society and they have their own socio-legal hierarchy of tribal administration. One of the main characteristics of Murias is that they prefer intoxicating and traditional Mahua drinks rather than medicines for curing ailments. Like Gonds, they also practice Ghotul System for marriages where the prospective couples stay in separately built huts and interact with each other including free sex. Divorces and remarriages are common but adultery is strictly prohibited.
Murias, another major sub-castes of the Gonds, are found in the Narayanpur and Kondagaon Tehsils of Bastar district. Unlike Marias who live in isolation deep into the dense forests, the Murias live in plains and are comparatively more civilized than the primitive Marias. But their primary activities are similar to other Gond sub-castes and they survive on agriculture and collection of minor forest produces.