Key Details
- Issue Date: May 30, 1981
- Format: Set of 4 distinct stamps (available as single mint stamps, blocks, or on a First Day Cover) The Four Stamps in the Set
- Toda
- Region/Home: Nilgiri Hills in Tamil Nadu.
- Culture: A small pastoral community whose economy, social life, and rituals revolve around buffaloes. Women traditionally wear white cotton garments with distinct red and black hand embroidery.
- Bhil
- Region/Home: Western and central India (primarily Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra).
- Culture: One of the largest tribal groups in India, known for rich artistic traditions, archery skills, and vibrant folk dances like Ghoomar.
- Dandami Maria (Bison Horn Maria)
- Region/Home: Bastar region in Chhattisgarh.
- Culture: Famous for their striking ceremonial headgear made of bison horns worn during ritual dances, reflecting a deep bond with the surrounding forests
- Khiamngan Naga
- Region/Home: Nagaland (and parts of the adjoining Naga Hills).
- Culture: Renowned for distinctive warrior traditions, beadwork, wood carving, and strong community governance systems.



