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Santali and related tribal languages of the Chotanagpur region: Mundari, Ho and Birjiya – Jharkhand
Birjiya [Birjia] is the language spoken by Asur tribe/ethnic group, just as Kurukh is spoken by Oraon group, Santali by Santal group, Mundari by Munda group, Ho by Ho group and Kharia by Kharia group. These are broadly identified by … Continue reading →
Posted in Anthropology, Assimilation, Colonial policies, Eastern region, Economy and development, Government of India, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Maps, Names and communities, Particularly vulnerable tribal group, Quotes, Social conventions
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Tagged Birhor, Birjia, Chikbaraik, Ho, Kharia, Munda, Netarhat, Oraon, Santal
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Mundari, Oraon and Chik-Baraik dances: “Living together, keeping their dances distinct” – Jharkhand
SANTOSH K. KIRO, The Telegraph (Calcutta), September 2, 2011 Tribal dances on study beat A scholar pursuing his PhD in Ranchi University has captured the diverse beats of Jharkhand’s tribal dances in an academic study. Titled “Peculiarities of Folk Dances … Continue reading →
Posted in Cultural heritage, Customs, Eastern region, Education and literacy, Literature and bibliographies, Music and dance, Names and communities, Organizations, Performing arts, Press snippets
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Tagged Chikbaraik, Munda, Oraon
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Adivasi societies – a heterogeneous set of ethnic and tribal groups in South Asia
Adivasi (a Hindi word that literally means the original inhabitants) is a term for a heterogeneous set of ethnic and tribal groups believed to be the aboriginal population of India. Adivasi societies are present in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan and … Continue reading →
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Tagged Asur, Baiga, Banjara, Bathudi, Bedia, Bhumji, Binjhia, Birhor, Birjia, Chero, Chikbaraik, Gond, Gorait, Ho, Karmali, Kawar, Kharia, Kharwar, Khond, Kisan, Kol, Kora, Lohara, Mahali, Mal-Paharia, Munda, Oraon, Parhaiya, Santal, Sauria-Paharia, Savar
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