Tag Archives: Tharu

Tip | Brill’s Encyclopedia of the Religions of the Indigenous People of South Asia

Posted on 13/02/2022 by website administrator

This encyclopedia addresses the religions of a category of South Asians known as tribals, Ādivāsīs (“First Inhabitants”; or Janajātis, lit. “Class of People”; see also below), and, more recently, indigenous peoples. The three terms, “tribal,” “Ādivāsī,” and “indigenous peoples” are … Continue reading →

Posted in Adivasi / Adibasi, Adverse inclusion, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Anthropology, Bastar, Central region – Central Zonal Council, Colonial policies, Customs, Eastern region – Eastern Zonal Council, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Misconceptions, Names and communities, Nilgiri, Northern region – Northern Zonal Council, Quotes, Regions of India, Seven Sister States & Sikkim – North Eastern Council, Southern region – Southern Zonal Council, Tips, Tribal identity, Western region –  Western Zonal Council, Worship and rituals | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Tip | Brill’s Encyclopedia of the Religions of the Indigenous People of South Asia

Learn more about tribal communities in Uttarakhand

Posted on 04/08/2021 by website administrator

Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Uttarakhand is one of the most beautiful northern states of India that enthralls everyone with its spectacularly scenic landscapes. Charming hill stations juxtaposed against snow-capped peaks, quaint villages along winding mountain roads, serpentine … Continue reading →

Posted in Accountability, Anthropology, Biodiversity, Community facilities, Customs, Ecology and environment, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Government of India, Health and nutrition, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Names and communities, Nature and wildlife, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Northern region – Northern Zonal Council, Press snippets, Quotes, Resources, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Tourism, Tribal identity, Women, Worship and rituals | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Learn more about tribal communities in Uttarakhand

Learn more about tribal communities in Uttar Pradesh

Posted on 28/12/2020 by website administrator

The Uttar Pradesh government has recently embarked upon a scheme to take the unique culture of its ethnic Tharu tribe across the world. The intention is to put Tharu villages on the tourism map, and to create jobs and bring … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthropology, Childhood and children, Community facilities, Cultural heritage, Customs, Democracy, Eco tourism, Economy and development, Education and literacy, Figures, census and other statistics, Government of India, Health and nutrition, History, Homes and utensils, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Modernity, Northern region – Northern Zonal Council, Organizations, Particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG), Photos and slideshows, Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Tips, Topics and issues, Tribal identity, Women, Worship and rituals | Tagged | Comments Off on Learn more about tribal communities in Uttar Pradesh

Genetic relationships among some tribal groups inhabiting the north-eastern, eastern and sub-Himalayan regions of India

Posted on 16/07/2011 by website administrator

Ann Hum Genet. 2002 Nov ;66 (Pt 5-6):361-8 12516613  Cit:6 Genetic relationships among some tribal groups inhabiting the north-eastern, eastern and sub-Himalayan regions of India. [My paper] C S Chakrabarti, M Roy, N K Sengupta, R Lalthantluanga, P P Majumder … Continue reading →

Posted in Anthropology, Figures, census and other statistics, History, Languages and linguistic heritage, Literature and bibliographies, Names and communities | Tagged | Comments Off on Genetic relationships among some tribal groups inhabiting the north-eastern, eastern and sub-Himalayan regions of India