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TRIBES OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR

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    LETS START our journey with the tribes of JAMMU AND KASHMIR Jammu and Kashmir  is an abode to quite a number of tribal communities, who have settled down in every nook and corner of this hilly countryside. Most of the tribes of Jammu and Kashmir State are believed to have descended from the famous and legendary family of the  Aryans . To carry on and conduct a successful conversation amongst each other, some of these Jammu and Kashmir tribesmen converse with each other in the  Dogri language . Dogri stands for a blending of other languages like  Sanskrit ,  Punjabi  and Persian, which dates back to the ‘Indo-Aryan group of Sanskrit’. The present Jammu and Kashmir region is inhabited by several enormous tribes like the Dogras populating in the plains, the Pahadis of the hills and the nomadic mountain-dwelling tribes of the Gujjars, etc. These tribes of Jammu and Kashmir make up the authentic and characteristic ethnic culture of this primeval st...

TRIBES OF UTTARAKHAND

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  Tribes of Uttarakhand   represent the ethnic groups living in the state. Every district of Uttarakhand has a more or less moderate percentage of the tribal population. In the state of Uttarakhand, the main focus of the tribal population is in rural areas. According to the records, about 94.50 percent of the total tribal population resides in rural areas and the remaining percentage of tribal population resides in urban areas. Uttarakhand have 5 major tribes identified by the Government of India. These are Tharu, Jaunsari, Buksa, Bhotia, and Raji. As of 2011 India census, Uttarakhand has a tribal population of 2,91,903, with Tharu being the largest tribe, followed by Jaunsari and Buksar Historical records show that the tribes of Uttarakhand are the earliest inhabitants of this region of North India. In the past, their main concentration was confined to remote mountainous and forested areas. The tribes of Uttarakhand have retained their old traditional ways of living. They rep...

TRIBES OF HIMACHAL PRADESH

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  TRIBES OF HIMACHAL PRADESH Himachal Pradesh state has a noticeable percentage of tribal communities. Their tribals include Lahules, Kinners, Spitians, Gaddis, Pangwalas and Gujjars. If you will observe, these tribes are very friendly and social by nature,that may be because they don’t live at one place they continuously move from one place to another. The tribals believe in following their own customs & tradition their own dressing style, dance form and music, which make them different and unique from other people. Each tribe is a little different in customs and living style. Lahule Tribes Lahul tribe’s residential people are known by the name of Lahuli. This tribe is a traced tribe of the originals tribe Munda and they are mixed racial People of Tibetans. This tribals distinguished their population into two classes, higher class and lower class and they are follow Buddhism if you will get a chance to visit the Lahuli tribals house, then one thing you will notice in every Lah...

TRIBES OF BIHAR

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  Tribes of Bihar constitute about 1.3 percent of state population. Biharis home to a multitude of tribes that constitute the major chunk of social and culture map of Bihar. Most of the tribes of Bihar possibly migrated from Sub-Himalayan region. Like everywhere, the tribes in Bihar as well earn their living from agriculture, including shifting cultivation and small cottage industries. Every tribe in Bihar has their own rituals, dances, festivals and music. Different Tribes of Bihar After the segregation of Jharkhand state, most of the tribes have moved to the Jharkhand. Some of the tribes residing in Bihar are Bathudi, Binjhia, Birhor, Khond, Kisan, Pahari Korwa, Sauria Paharia, Chik Baraik, Gorait, Birjia, Parhaiya and Savar. Bathudi Tribe : Bathudi Tribe is among the most important tribes left in Bihar. They are the most colourful and artistic of...

Journey into the Tribal Community

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                        Exploring the Cultural Tapestry: Journey into the Tribal Community Welcome to our blog, where we embark on a journey into the heart of a tribal community, delving into its rich tapestry of culture, traditions, and way of life. Today, we invite you to join us as we immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of indigenous tribes, their customs, and their deep-rooted connection to the land. Introduction to Tribal Communities Tribal communities represent some of the oldest human societies, preserving unique traditions and customs that have been passed down through generations. These communities often have a profound spiritual connection to the natural world, viewing the land, animals, and plants as integral parts of their cultural identity. Exploring Traditional Practices One of the most captivating aspects of tribal communities is their traditional practices, which often revolve around rituals, ceremon...