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Tag Archives: Saora
A legendary history: Hill tribes known from the Mahabharata days – Odisha
The state has the third largest population of Scheduled Tribes in India. […] Prehistoric Acheulian tools dating to Lower Paleolithic era have been discovered in various places in the region, implying an early settlement by humans. Kalinga has been mentioned … Continue reading →
Posted in Anthropology, Archaeology, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, De- and re-tribalisation, History, Names and communities, Quotes, Tribal identity, Worship and rituals
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Tagged Bonda Paraja, Odra, Sabar, Saora, Udra
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Architectural marvels from different communities: Tribal Habitat, “a laboratory for various practical experiences” (National Museum of Mankind, IGRMS Bhopal) – Madhya Pradesh
This exhibitions includes the unique dwelling types of architectural marvels from different tribal communities from the Gangetic plains of Uttaranchal, lush green forest areas of North-east India, the arid region of western India, plateau region of central India, hilly tracts … Continue reading →
Posted in Anthropology, Central region – Central Zonal Council, Community facilities, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Dress and ornaments, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Ecology and environment, Education and literacy, Games and leisure time, Government of India, Homes and utensils, Libraries, Museum collections - India, Musicology, Names and communities, Networking, Nilgiri, Northern region – Northern Zonal Council, Organizations, Photos and slideshows, Quotes, Regions of India, Revival of traditions, Seven Sister States & Sikkim – North Eastern Council, Southern region – Southern Zonal Council, Tourism, Western region – Western Zonal Council
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Tagged Agaria, Bhil, Bhumji, Bodo Kachari, Chakhesang Naga, Chodhri, Gadaba, Jatapu, Kabui Naga, Kar, Karbi, Kota, Kutia Kondh, Mishin, Rajwar, Rathwa, Reang, Santal, Saora, Tangkhul, Toda, Warli
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Selected writings by anthropologist Verrier Elwin (1902-64)
The Oxford India Elwinby G.N. Devy (ed.) 440 Pages | 80 line illus. & photographsISBN: 9780195697919, Rs. 795From presenting Elwin’s work among the tribal peoples of central India, to affording glimpses of his seminal work on the unique institution of the ghotul among … Continue reading →
Posted in Anthropology, Bastar, Central region – Central Zonal Council, Commentary, Cultural heritage, Customs, Gandhian social movement, Government of India, History, Literature and bibliographies, Misconceptions, Names and communities, Particularly vulnerable tribal group, Photos and slideshows, Quotes, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Social conventions
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Tagged Ahir, Asur, Badi, Baiga, Bharia, Bhui Maria, Bondo, Buyya, Chokh Agaria, Dhanwar, Dhulia, Gadaba, Gogia Pardhan, Gond, Idaimaran, Jhoria, Kahar, Kamar, Kol, Kond, Kuranmaran, Lanjhia Saora, Lohar, Maria, Muria, Naga, Ojha, Panka, Pardhan, Rajnengi, Saora, Tagin, Tawang
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Tribal Museum Bhubaneswar: Founded as a “Museum of Man” to promote tribal development – Odisha
Pravukalyan Mohapatra, Orissa Review * September – October – 2005 | Read the full article >> Museum of tribal arts and artifacts in Bhubaneswar has opened up a new vista into the future direction of Orissa’s tribal economy and culture. It … Continue reading →
Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Anthropology, Crafts and visual arts, Cultural heritage, Customs, Democracy, Dress and ornaments, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Figures, census and other statistics, Government of India, History, Homes and utensils, Media portrayal, Museum collections - India, Music and dance, Names and communities, Organizations, Photos and slideshows, Quotes, Revival of traditions, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Tribal identity, Worship and rituals
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Tagged Bathudi, Bhuinya, Bonda, Dongria Kondh, Juang, Kisan, Kutia Kondh, Lanjia Saora, Mankirdia, Paroja, Santal, Saora, Savara
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eBook | Online resource: “Tribes of India: The Struggle for Survival” by Christoph Fürer-Haimendorf
Read or download the entire work here (pdf) >> von Fürer-Haimendorf, Christoph. Tribes of India: The Struggle for Survival. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1982. This book tells of observations among Indian tribal populations spanning the period from 1940 to … Continue reading →