The Khasi Milieu

The Khasi Milieu PDF

Author: H. Onderson Mawrie

Publisher: Concept Publishing Company

Published: 1981

Total Pages: 148

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On the Khasi people of Northeastern India.

Environment-Cultural Interaction and the Tribes of North-East India

Environment-Cultural Interaction and the Tribes of North-East India PDF

Author: Banshaikupar Lyngdoh Mawlong

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2015-09-04

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1443881562

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All life forms on earth are complementary to each other; the existence and survival of one depend on the existence of another, and vice versa. However, no life forms are more dependent on others than human beings. Humans’ very survival is conditioned by the existence of the natural environment and the living things within it. One aspect of this interaction is the central and inescapable role played by human culture in defining the human-nature relationship. This book emphasises that environmental conservation is a matter of moral and cultural ethics. It stresses the fact that existing environmental conservation methods need to accommodate traditional environmental knowledge and practices of different indigenous cultures in order to re-build and restore the bond between humans and nature.

A Sociological Study of the Khasi Religion

A Sociological Study of the Khasi Religion PDF

Author: Sharalyne Khyriemmujat

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2024-06-26

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 1036404757

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The Khasi religion, at the levels of both belief and practice (rites and rituals), traditionally, was neither codified nor elaborated uniformly across the Khasi Hills. The Khasi religion is neither church-based nor does it have an established priesthood. This means that, traditionally, it was not an organised religion that could give uniform and standardised rituals to society. Life-cycle events were marked by the performance of rites by an individual’s mother’s brothers. Their absence presents a situation of crisis. The book explains the ways in which such situations of crisis have been resolved. There are events other than life-cycle events that threaten an individual’s life. The book explains the rites performed to thwart evil influences on individuals. The book also highlights the role of the Ka Seng Khasi in preserving and perpetuating the Khasi belief and rites, and the historical conditions leading to its formation.

Revisiting Traditional Institutions in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills

Revisiting Traditional Institutions in the Khasi-Jaintia Hills PDF

Author: Charles Reuben Lyngdoh

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2016-12-14

Total Pages: 280

ISBN-13: 1443857629

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Traditional institutions in the Khasi-Jaintia society are “living organisms” which have existed for centuries and internally evolved from one phase to another. Despite having come into contact with newer and more modern forms of administration, they continue to exist, backed by local public opinion that has called for their continuity amidst diminishing responsibility and utility. This collection of papers explores the landscapes of traditional institutions that exist in the present Khasi and Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya, India. The chapters blend oral tradition with historical records and available sources from secondary literature. They examine the interplay of power and functions between the constitutional authorities, such as the state government, and the Autonomous District Councils and traditional authorities represented by the traditional institutions.

The Cultural Heritage of Meghalaya

The Cultural Heritage of Meghalaya PDF

Author: Queenbala Marak

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2020-02-28

Total Pages: 571

ISBN-13: 1000071820

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The state of Meghalaya, formed on 21 January 1972, is a state of fascinating socio-cultural significance. Its heritage can be traced from the prehistoric times of Stone Age up to the present. Though comprising mainly of the matrilineal Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia tribes – the state also houses many other lesser known communities such as the Hajong,Sakachep, Biate, Koch, Dalu, Margnar and the Nepali. All these communities find voice in this volume. This book looks at the state of Meghalaya exhaustively from the perspective of heritage documentation and maintenance. The 38 chapters written by anthropologists and independent researchers, present the rich traditions found in the region. This volume will be of great help to academicians, researchers, students, and laymen interested in a comprehensive study of the region. Please note: This title is co-published with Manohar Publishers, New Delhi. Taylor & Francis does not sell or distribute the Hardback in South Asia.