Summary: believed to go to the Mango tree, where a pot of new rice is placed for them. The dead are buried under a Pipal tree, with a pitcher hanging above to allow water to trickle down on them. Unmarried men and those dying of cholera are buried with their heads to the south. They believe that disrespecting the Ganges is akin to placing the feet towards it. The tribe's superstitions involve exorcising spirits, employing charm for demonic possession, and interpreting omens such as single crows and cock crowing in the night. The Baigas serve as predecessors of the Gonds due to their intimate knowledge of local deities and medicinal herbs. Their occupation involves hunting, particularly catching lizards for consumption, and selling birds, while their religious beliefs blend Hindu and Muhammadan practices. They have unique rituals like asking permission to kill a fowl, resembling the Muhammadan rite of halal, and follow superstitions like crows bathing indicating death.