Woman Eating a Meal

24-Mar-2026

This photo shows a woman from the Bhotada tribal community having her meal after finishing her daily household work. Rice is the staple food of the community, and it is commonly eaten along with lentils and various types of vegetables. The woman is dressed in a traditional sari and is wearing bangles on her hands. Around her neck, she wears a black thread or a beaded necklace sometimes woven with gold. Traditional tattoos (Godna) can be seen on her hands, which are an important cultural symbol among tribal communities. She also wears earrings such as studs or hoops and a nose ornament called bulaki on both sides of her nose. This image reflects the everyday lifestyle, traditional attire, and cultural identity of the Bhotada tribe.