( MENAFN - IANS) New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) A milkman in a small village in the interiors of Panna, Madhya Pradesh would be suddenly possessed by the spirit of 'Thakur Baba', gaining miraculous powers to heal those who truly believed. In a rare case, a woman Shaman belonging to the Santhal tribe would go into trance and start answering questions, and prescribing ways to heal to those who came to her. After all, the power of belief can transcend everything else.
There are many more instances that Parvati T, an enthusiast of self-healing practices, witnessed among different tribes across the country -- first with awe, then with gratitude. She has recorded them in her yet-to-be-released book 'Wellness Secrets of India's Tribes', a project sanctioned by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and supported by the Tata Steel Foundation. Her long journey into holistic coaching and therapy ('SoulSatya') led to the creation of a book complete with extensive images.
During her research, Parvati, along with another researcher and photographer, travelled extensively exposing herself to the rich and diverse cultural heritage of several tribal communities. In Madhya Pradesh, they visited the Gond, Kwandar, and Pardhi tribes, each with their unique healing practices and traditional knowledge. In Uttarakhand, she connected with the Jaunsari and Bhutia tribes, learning about their herbal remedies and spiritual healing rituals.
West Bengal introduced her to the Santhal and Murmu tribes, whose deep under.
