Fieldwork is the systematic and direct study of human societies through prolonged personal contact with the people being studied. It is regarded as the hallmark of anthropology because it enables the anthropologist to observe, participate in, and understand the everyday life, beliefs, customs, institutions, and social relationships of a community. Unlike other social sciences that may rely primarily on surveys or secondary data, anthropology emphasizes first-hand empirical investigation. In the Indian context, fieldwork has played a significant role in understanding the diversity of tribal, rural, urban, and caste-based communities. The concept of anthropological fieldwork developed during the early twentieth century. Bronislaw Malinowski is considered the pioneer of modern fieldwork due to his emphasis on long-term residence among the