• Dr. Chittaranjan Mishra

Abstract Sacred spell is a combination of words or a formula supposed to have magical powers, by its incantation a magical effect or influence induced on Deities and people, which purifies the mind, makes it free from worries, sorrows, and sufferings and provides stability. Odisha has as many as sixty-two tribal communities of which about thirteen are identified as primitive and they form a considerable percentage of the state’s total population. Their culture is man-nature and spirit complex. Their unquestionable belief in supernatural power, which regulates human existence in the world, is the basis of observation of many festivals and rituals. Like all other human communities they have their special religious believe and to please their Deities they used special spells (kelpaa) and hymns (Penu Gaani) to chant in different rites and rituals of socio-religious ceremonies. The main purpose of this work is to bring to the limelight the Kui Mantras (spells) used by the Kui people, popularly known as Kandhas of kandhamal district.

Kelpaa, Penu, Penu Gaani, Sacred Spell, Debtaa, Mantra, Kui, Kandha

"Sacred spells of the tribes: A study on Kandha tribe of Kandhamala District.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no.d425-d441, March-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2203357.pdf

"Sacred spells of the tribes: A study on Kandha tribe of Kandhamala District.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 3, page no. ppd425-d441, March-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2203357.pdf