Chenchu Tribe

On 12th December 2025, the National Sanskrit University (NSU) organised a symposium, panel discussion, and exhibition, highlighting the unique privilege the Chenchu tribal community has with the Ahobilam shrine and the deity of Lord Narasimha.

  • The Chenchus are a food-gathering Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) primarily residing in the Nallamalai forests of Andhra Pradesh.
  • They are also found in Telangana, Karnataka and Odisha.
  • A Chenchu village is known as ‘Penta’.
  • Each Penta consists of a few huts that are spaced apart and are grouped together based on kinship patterns.
  • Chenchus worship a number of deities. They have also adopted certain religious practices from Hindus.
  • For ages, ....
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