Some of the important tribal festivals

Bhagoria: It is an important festival celebrated by the Bhils and Bhilalas tribes of the Jhabua and Nimar region in the month of March. It is celebrated as a mass Swamvara where the couple elope after choosing their partners. The name Bhagoria which means Bhag (run) is the evidence to the fact.

Karma: celebrated by the Korba tribe in the month of August. A branch of Karma tree is rooted at the centre of an open ground and people sing and dance around it. 

Madai: celebrated in the Madla to Bastar regions of the state by the Gonda tribe. Madia is the corroborator of various music and dance forms that are performed by the tribals. Goats are sacrificed by the devotees and carried around the whole village. This festival is celebrated in the 3rd and 4th week of February.