The regal lands of Rajasthan have welcomed and nurtured many religions, castes, races, classes and creeds. The potpourri of cultures have made the land so rich in heritage that hardly any place in world can boast of being so versatile and vibrant. An amalgamation of diverse ethnicity and religion make Rajasthan a must visit Indian destination. Rajasthanis are amicable, warm and hospitable people. Schedule tribes of Rajasthan almost form 12.44% of total population of Rajasthan. The main tribes of the state are Minas and Bhills who were forced into Aravali Ranges by Aryan invasion. Sahariyas, Damariyas, Garasias and Gaduliya Lohars are the smaller tribes who dwell here.
Bhills: The Banswara area of Rajasthan is predominated by Bhills who comprise about 39% of Rajasthan tribals. They are important tribal group who formerly inhabited the south eastern Rajasthan that included chittorgarh, Udaipur and Dungarpur. Bhills are considered to be fine archers who ere regarded highly as warriors whom the Rajput rulers counted on during Maratha and Mughal invasion.

Bhil bowmen are even mentioned in Ramayana and Mahabharata. They were food gatherers originally but today they have taken up small scale agriculture. Witchcraft, magic and superstition are deeply rooted in the culture of Bhills.

Minas: They are the second largest tribal groups of Rajasthan. Occupying Shekhawati and eastern Rajasthan, they are the most widely spread. The name Mina is derived from Meen (fish) and the Meenas claim their descent from the fish incarnation (Matsyavataar) of Lord Vishnu. They were actually a ruling tribe but Rajput and British Government brought about their downfall. Marriage is generally between the tribes which are arranged by parents and done in early age.

Garsias: They are a small Rajput tribe who inhabit the Abu Road area of southern Rajasthan. According to beliefs, Garsias intermingled with the Bhills supported by the fact that bows and arrows are widely used. The marriage ceremony in this tribe is somewhat curious in which the couple elope and a sum of money is paid to the father of the bride. If in case marriage fails, the bride returns home with a small some of money to give to the father.

Gaduliya Lohars: Originally a martial Rajput tribe, today they are nomadic blacksmiths. They are named so after their attractive bullock carts called gadis. They left their homeland when Emperor Akbar ousted Maharana Pratap from Chittorgarh. They vowed to regain the fort and did so also but after that preferred to remain nomadic.

Sahariyas: The Sahariyas are thought of Bhill origin who occupy areas of Kota, Dungarpur and Sawai Madhopur in the south east of state. The literacy rate among these tribes is very low and have been much exploited as unskilled laborers. All clansmen are deemed to be related and so marriages are arranged outside their tribe. The customs of food and worship are closely identical to Hindu traditions.

Damors: It is believed that the small tribal community of Damors migrated from their original home in Gujarat to settle in Dungarpur and Udaipur districts. They are mainly cultivators and manual labourers.

Some other Rajasthan tribes include the following also:

• Meo and Banjara (the traveling tribes)
• Kathodi (found in Mewar region)
• Rabaris (cattle breeders, found in Marwar region)
• Sansi
• Kanjar