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Category Archives: Seasons and festivals
Video | Swang Nritya, the drama of the Sahariya tribe: Songs and dance that spread awareness about social issues like child marriage, women’s rights, the need of education – Rajasthan
Living amidst the forest in symphony with the ways of nature, the Sahariyas are one of the last remaining tribes of Rajasthan. This group of self sufficient people has lived all their lives without the use of modern day implements and speaks … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Customs, Education and literacy, Health and nutrition, Languages and linguistic heritage, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Performing arts, Quotes, Seasons and festivals, Social conventions, Video resources - external, Western region, Women, Worship and rituals
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Indian Folklife & Indian Folklore Research Journal – India’s National Folklore Support Centre
Indian Folklife publishes original and unpublished research papers, and announcements in the discipline of Folklore. Indian Folklife is published quarterly by India’s National Folklore Support Centre. Request for online/manuscript submissions should be addressed to M.D.Muthukumaraswamy, Editor, Indian Folklife, C/O National … Continue reading
Posted in Adivasi, Anthropology, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, De- and re-tribalisation, Ecology and environment, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Media portrayal, Misconceptions, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Organizations, Performing arts, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Seasons and festivals, Social conventions, Tribal culture worldwide, Women, Worship and rituals
Tagged Jenu Kuruba, Narikurava
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Celebrating health, peace and prosperity among the Monpa community of Tawang: The Losar festival (February-March) – Arunachal Pradesh
Tawang is one of the most beautiful hill stations you can ever visit during your travel to India. It is also an important center for Buddhist learning, something that attracts people from all across the world. […] The Losar Festival … Continue reading
Posted in Customs, Figures, census and other statistics, Maps, Names and communities, Quotes, Seasons and festivals, Seven Sister States, Tips
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Celebrating nature with the Digaru Mishmi community: The Tamladu festival (February) – Arunachal Pradesh
[…] The Digaru Mishmis are one of the ancient tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. […] Tamladu Festival is prayer that is offered to the God of Earth and the God of Water. The tribal people believe in nature worship and according … Continue reading
Posted in Customs, Eco tourism, Maps, Music and dance, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Quotes, Seasons and festivals, Seven Sister States, Tips, Worship and rituals
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