Tribal Cultural Heritage in India
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[Bold typeface added above for emphasis] Parallel Session 2: Land, Identity and Tribal Autobiographical NarrativesChaired by: Sandesha Rayappa, JNU, New DelhiPaper Presenters: Mahi S. Thavarathu (JNU, New Delhi), P. Rajitha …
In its pursuit of solutions to the challenges posed by Modernity, India’s urban youth now takes pride in indigenous culture: “tribal” Fashion, Health and nutrition, Nature and wildlife, Eco tourism and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples are regularly featured …
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A glance at the map of South Asia reveals that national borders or state boundaries contribute little (if anything) to our understanding of societies and vulnerable tribal communities. Their lives …
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A visit to the Toda hamlet known as Taranadmund near Ooty makes it clear that for the Toda community, cultural heritage is part of everyday life and worship. The local …
Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941) was the first public figure to highlight the value of his country’s tribal cultural heritage. He created an environment that accounts for the fact that Adivasi culture has long …