This sociogical and anthropological study represents the case study of the Jenu Kuruba tribe's remarkable success of surviving the fatalities of the global pandemic during COVID-19. Habitats of the remote forests of Karnataka, in South India, the Jenu Kuruba possess a unique cultural heritage and a deep connection to their environment. Encompassing a vast knowledge of the medicinal properties of various plants, roots, and herbs found in their forest home, the Jenu Kuruba community uses their knowledge systems to prepare concoctions, pastes, and poultices to treat a wide range of ailments demonstrating that their traditional medicine practices are not just about treating physical symptoms but also incorporate a spiritual dimension often involving offerings and rituals for a holistic approach to healing, thus constitute the core of the arguments in this paper. The Jenu Kuruba's response to COVID-19 cannot be fully grasped without considering their social structure and longstanding traditions as highlighted in the paper showing that how their shared understanding of health and illnesses shaped by their cultural beliefs, have influenced their actions during the pandemic and post pandemic. Bringing to the fore preparation and use of these remedies, alongside dietary practices and social distancing measures within the community, this paper aim to present the potential links between their traditional knowledge system and their success in mitigating COVID-19's impact. The paper is based on the primary data collected employing a qualitative research methods such as participant observation method gaining insights through interviews and observations and presents certain lived experiences of tribal members, healers, and elders focusing on how their traditional knowledge is embedded in daily life, from food preparation and medicinal practices to social interactions and community decision-making processes.