Traditional Storage of Paddy Straw in Tribal Village of Hazaribagh

24-Mar-2026

This image depicts the traditional agricultural practices of a tribal village in Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand. In the photograph, paddy straw (paira) has been carefully stacked in a tall, circular mound in the middle of an open field. In these tribal villages, after the paddy harvest, the straw is stored in this manner, which also partially helps protect animals from the harsh summer sun and provides them shade during the rainy season. This same straw is later used as fodder for livestock. This traditional method of storing paddy straw has been practiced in tribal villages for centuries, reflecting a harmonious relationship with nature and the wise use of available resources.