Puberty and initiation rites are important social and cultural institutions among many tribal communities in India. These rites mark the transition of an individual from childhood to adulthood and prepare young boys and girls for their future social, economic, religious, and family responsibilities. Such ceremonies are not merely biological acknowledgments of maturity but are deeply embedded in tribal beliefs, customs, values, and social organization. They reinforce community identity, preserve traditional knowledge, and strengthen social cohesion. Among the Gonds of Central India, puberty rites are associated with social recognition rather than elaborate religious rituals. Young boys are gradually introduced to hunting, agriculture, village administration, and participation in festivals. Girls receive guidance from elder women regarding domestic responsibilities, food preparation, childcare, and agricultural work after attaining puberty. The community recognizes them as eligible participants in adult social life and, eventually, marriage. The Muria Gonds of Bastar are well known for the institution of the Ghotul, a youth dormitory that functions as an important centre of social education. Adolescents enter the Ghotul after reaching puberty, where they are trained in tribal customs, songs, dances, discipline, cooperation, moral values, and community responsibilities. The Ghotul also serves as a place where young people develop social relationships under the supervision of senior members. It prepares them for responsible adult life and marriage while preserving tribal traditions. Among the Nagas of Northeast India, initiation into adulthood traditionally involved rigorous training and participation in communal institutions such as the Morung,