Abstract

The land of India witnesses numerous distinct folk rituals and ceremonial practices. Hakki Pikki belongs to a semi-nomadic tribal group that migrates from one place to another for livelihood; their deities also migrate along with them. The community resided in dense jungles for a long time and created its plant and herb based medicine systems. One of the fascinating aspects of the community is its way of life, beliefs, and traditional practices and customs. According to Hakki-Pikkis' traditional belief systems and practices, a deity, spirit, or supernatural being is the stakeholder of the sacred offering during sacrificial ritual ceremonies. The study aims to know about the origins of Hakki Pikki society, way of life, belief systems, social practices, and, chiefly, the practice of Gory and Ghoulish rituals in the community.

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