A PVTG of Odisha.
Location : Rayagada (Eastern Ghats Region)
Language: Dravidian
Occupation: Embroidery, Wood carving and decorating, Wall painting, Comb making, Pineapple cultivation and fruit processing
Techno-Economic Stages: Shifting Cultivators
Socio-Cultural Features
Saoras are one of the most significant tribal communities of Odisha. They are frequently mentioned in various puranas and scriptures. The Saora villages are mostly found in the inaccessible interiors and in most cases lie hidden in the forests making it difficult to reach then except zigzag footpaths. They are most efficient in climbing and walking in the forests. Close to the settlement megaliths are errected to commemorate to the dead kins. The terraced field exhibiting the Saora's skills in cantaur bunding, revetment and water management sorround the settlement presenting on enchanting view. Polygamy is widely prevalent in Saora society. Remarriage of widows, widowers and divorcees are also permitted. They also practised sorrorate and levirate form of marriage.