Traditionally referred to as a hunter-warrior tribe, the Nyishis were well known for hunting and warfare skills. They adopted agriculture over a period of time, following jhum (slash-and-burn) methods of cultivation, and also have fishing and cattle rearing. Their skillful craftsmanship,…

The Mizo’s have always been an agriculturist tribe with jhum or shifting cultivation as the mainstay. They grow rice, maize, and other crops, which meet the local requirements and create a sense of interdependence in the community. Taking off late has been the contribution of horticulture and petty…

The Bakarwal tribe survives primarily through sheep and goat rearing, which furnishes meat, wool, skin, and manure, crucial for their economy and nutrition. The tribe is nomadic, following the seasonal rhythm of leaving the lower regions for the highlands and the reverse in search of fresh pasture…

The Bakarwal tribe, largely in Jammu and Kashmir, is known for its pastoral and semi-nomadic background. Hailing from Central Asia, they moved to the Indian subcontinent centuries back and are directly related to the Gujjar community. Famous mainly as goat and sheep breeders, the Bakarwals belong…

In terms of festivals, handloom creations and cane-bamboo crafts, Apatani culture is as much vibrant as it is vast. The tribe celebrates two major festivals, the Dree and Myoko, both of which are seamlessly interwoven into their agricultural and social lives. The Dree Festival is celebrated in July…

The Gujjar tribe, the predominant population of Jammu and Kashmir Is full of history and culture. Several historians speculate that they were initially Georgia migrants to the Indian subcontinent from where they slowly dispersed and settled in various regions of the country. Gujjars are famous for…

Livelihood of Mising is basically on agriculture, while their staple food crops include Ahu paddy (summer rice), mustard, and pulses. They cultivate both wet and dry rice according to the flood cycle as they have their settlements built next to riverbanks. Shifting cultivation was once a common…

Andaman's most legible aborigines are the Great Andamanese, whose origin dates back for almost 60,000 to Central Africa. Their cultural wealth, while being resilient, presents an influence on the history of those islands. This includes fierce defense of their lands, the most notable being the…

Nicobarese Tribe has been a heritage community in Nicobar. From their folklore to their oral histories to the communal life that they live, it all ties up into their identity, cultivated through island-based practices and rituals. Over generations, they have developed a substantial way of life…

Fishing, hunting, and gathering are the primary practices of the Great Andamanese, which best applies to the resources and terrains created by the island. Their livelihood includes coastal foraging and harvesting from natural forests, together with fishing for shallow water protein and trade…