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Tag Archives: Bhumij
A living martial art-based dance form: The practice of Firkal in a remote Bhumij tribal village of Chotanagpur – Jharkhand
Firkal is an unusual name for a dance form. Many scholars of Indian dance as well as social anthropologists have not heard of it, far less seen it being performed. […] Older than Kalaripayattu, and even those martial art forms … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, Community facilities, Customs, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Games and leisure time, Modernity, Names and communities, Organizations, Performing arts, Press snippets, Revival of traditions, Rural poverty, Tourism, Tribal culture worldwide
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Video | Kalamandir (Jamshedpur) founded in 1997: Preservation, conservation and dissemination of art and cultural heritage – Jharkhand
Published on Aug 8, 2015 The initial videos of Kalamandir, describing its objectives, main and interest in preservation, conservation and dissemination of art and cultural heritage. Kalamandir has traveled a long way since 1997. This is just to remember all … Continue reading
Posted in Childhood and children, Community facilities, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Eco tourism, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Film, Games and leisure time, Globalization, Health and nutrition, Media portrayal, Modernity, Music and dance, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Organizations, Press snippets, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Storytelling, Success story, Tourism, Video resources - external, Worship and rituals
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eBook | Demographic Status of Scheduled Tribe Population of India (Census figures 2011): Government of India
Table 1.1 State wise Scheduled Tribe population and decadal change by residence : 2011 (TOTAL) – see PDF for details Table 1.2 All India Population and Total ST Population – Male&Female (Census 2011) – see PDF for details Table 1.3 All India Population and Total … Continue reading
Posted in Anthropology, eBook & eJournal, Figures, census and other statistics, Government of India, Health and nutrition, Quotes, Scheduled Tribe (ST), Women
Tagged Bhil, Bhumij, Boro, Dharua, Dubla, Garo, Gond, Gujjar, Halba, Ho, Kawar, Khasi, Khond, Kokna, Kol, Koli, Korku, Koya, Mina, Miri, Mising, Mizo, Munda, Naga, Naikda, Oraon, Rathwa, Saharia & Sahariya, Santal, Sugali, Tripuri, Warli
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A commemoration fostering unity among tribal communities: Hero stones now and then – Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala
KUMUD JENAMANI, The Telegraph, Thursday , December 30 , 2010 Kharsawan’s tribal tribute set in stone – Slab to be installed at Shahid Sthal in memory of martyrs of 1948 mutiny KUMUD JENAMANI Jamshedpur, Dec. 29: A New Year tribute to old … Continue reading
Posted in Archaeology, Crafts and visual arts, Customs, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Globalization, History, Names and communities, Organizations, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Southern region – Southern Zonal Council, Storytelling, Wayanad, Worship and rituals
Tagged Bhumij, Birhor, Gope, Ho, Lohar, Munda, Oraon, Santal
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