Q. Who is the principal deity of the Gond tribe?
Answer: Bada Dev
Notes: The principal deity of the Gond tribe is Baradeo, also known as Bhagavan, Shambu Mahadeo, or Persa Pen, who is considered the supreme high god overseeing lesser deities, clan, and village gods, with strong emphasis on ancestor worship as well, notes. Gonds believe themselves to be children of Baradeo and worship him through clan shrines, often during the month of Magh.