The following command will set your culture to 'Gond.'
The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'Gond.'
Name | Gond |
Culture ID | gond |
Heritage | Dravidian |
Ethos | Communal |
Language | Telugu |
Architecture | Indian |
Fashion | Indian |
Coat of Arms | Dravidian |
Military Equipment | Indian |
The Gond culture refers to the social habits, traditions, and custom activities of the Gondi people, an indigenous group in India, notably scattered across states like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh. These tribes are one of the largest in India, noted for their unique cultural heritage, art form and spiritual beliefs.
The Gonds traditionally speak the Gondi language and follow a tribal religion often blended with Hindu elements. The Gonds hold nature in high regard, with many rituals and festivals closely tied to their agrarian lifestyle, reflecting respect towards natural elements like rivers, forests, and mountains.
The Gond community is also notable for their vibrant art, known as Gond Painting. This unique art form characterised by intricate, colourful depictions of local flora, fauna, and gods is a vital representation of their intellectual and creative expression.
Socially, a Gond society is primarily divided into clans or 'parishads'. Being patrilineal, the clan identity passes from fathers to children. Gonds celebrate various festivals throughout the year, with iterations like "Madai" and "Karma" being the most significant. Songs, dance, and music are integral parts of these celebrations.
Its rich cultural heritage makes the Gond culture a priceless custodian of India's diverse tribal identity.
This culture values the bonds of community above all else, fostering great loyalty and dedication by working together towards common goals.
Each culture will have an ethos, which represents the core values, principles and attitude towards life that the culture has. It also determines which court types are available for kingdoms and empires.
Each culture will have several traditions, which represent the main customs of a culture and can grant various effects. A culture can have up to five traditions in the tribal era, with every additional era reached granting an additional slot for Traditions.