The Great Indian Tribes

Santhals Tribe

Santhals are the third largest tribe in India. They are mostly found in the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, Jharkhand and Assam. They belong to the pre- Aryan period and have been the great fighters from the time of Britishers. 
 

Munda

Munda tribe mainly inhabit in the region of Jharkhand, although they are well spread in the states of West Bengal, Chhatisgarh, Orissa and Bihar. Munda generally means headman of the village. Hunting is the main occupation of the Mundas tribe.
 

 

Khasi

Khasi tribe is mainly found in the Khasi Jaintia hills in Meghalaya and in the states of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, West Bengal and Jammu and Kashmir. They forms the large part of the population in the state of Meghalaya. 
 

 

Angami

Angami tribe belongs to the extreme north eastern part of the country, in the state of Nagaland. The total population of the Angamis is around 12 million. They are quite popular for their woodcraft and artwork. Sekrenyi is the main festival celebrated among the Angamis in Nagaland.

 

Bhils

Bhils are popularly known as the bow men of Rajasthan. They are the most widely distributed tribal groups in India. They forms the largest tribe of the whole South Asia. Bhils are mainly divided into two main groups the central or pure bills and eastern or Rajput Bhils.

 

Bhutia

Bhutia tribes are of the Tibetan origin. They migrated to Sikkim around 16th century. In the northern part of the Sikkim they are known as the Lachenpas and Lachungpas. Bhutias forms 14% of the total population of Sikkim. Losar and Losoong are the main festivals celebrated among the Bhutia tribes. 
 

Chenchus

Chenchu inhabit in the Nallamalai hills, which have been the part of the Nagarjuna Sagar Tiger Sanctuary for centuries in Andhra Pradesh India. They are mainly found in the districts of Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda, Praksham, Guntur, and Kurnool. 
 

Gonds

The Gonds are the tribal community mostly found in the Gond forests of the central India. They are one of the largest tribal group in the world. Gonds have been largely influenced by the Hindus and for the long time have been practicing the Hindus culture and traditions. 
 

Great Andamanese

Great Andamanese is the negrito tribe inhabitant in the the Andaman group of Islands. They form the largest population among the other tribes found in these islands. According to the census the population of Great Andamanese is now limited to few individuals. 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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Bhang - The Holy drink of India!

What actually is Bhang?

Bhang is most commonly known from its use and popularity during the Holi festival in India. It has also been used during certain Indian religious rituals for ages and serves as one of the origins for eating cannabis. Unlike the other terms mentioned earlier, bhang is more often brewed into a drink rather than smoked. Bhang itself is the natural intoxicant made from marijuana leaves and flowers.

 

 

Is it safe?

Definitely not! Do we recommend you to do it? No! But still if you decide to ignore us and give it a try then let us give you few little precautionary details.

 

 

How to take it?

First of all let’s be clear that it’s not meant to be smoked, it is a drink made with yogurt and bhang and just like any other alcoholic drink, it’s not meant to be taken on empty stomach.

Second of all, it takes time to hit you, so don’t keep on drinking thinking that it hasn’t hit you or that maybe you have a high capacity of handling alcohol. Because once it does, god bless people around you.

Thirdly, you might end up feeling like a birdman for next 6 hours and then end up sleeping for next 12 hours.

 

Now since you are reading this, I guess you have decided to give it a try this Holi. And that you have decided, let us give you the greatest piece of advice – Don’t take it alone. Because there must be someone recording a transformation of a man into a werewolf, just kidding, but there must be someone to take care of you and to put you to bed.

 

Don’t take it with people you don’t know, even if the spirit of the festival hits you high.

We know you’re sensible enough but still not taking any chances we want you to know that it’s not all safe for the kids.

 

 

Are there any side effects?

Absolutely yes... Every intoxication has its own effects and side effects.

When it hits you, you keep doing the same thing you are doing, till it wears off your head (which usually takes hours).

If you are doing it alone, you might wanna check your belongings once you come to your senses.

Before doing it, just remember to keep your phone call recordings on by default and check them once you are good. If you are lucky, you may hear the voice of that poltergeist residing in you.

 

 

Where to find it?

You have many government authorised (yes... you heard it right!) shops in Rajasthan where you can get this drink. Ask the guy on the shop for any queries you have regarding the product. And never take it from anywhere else other than the government authorised shops.

Soils of India

 

Soil is our prime natural and economic resource. Soils in India differ in composition and structure.

1. Alluvial Soils:

These are formed by the deposition of sediments by rivers. They are rich in humus and very fertile. They are found in Great Northern plain, lower valleys of Narmada and Tapti and Northern Gujarat. These soils are renewed every year.

2. Black Soils:

These soils are made up of volcanic rocks and lava-flow. It is concentrated over Deccan Lava Tract which includes parts of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It consists of Lime, Iron, Magnesium and also Potash but lacks in Phosphorus, Nitrogen and Organic matter.

3. Red Soils:

These are derived from weathering of ancient metamorphic rocks of Deccan Plateau. Its redness is due to iron composition. When iron content is lower it is yellow or brown. They cover almost the whole of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and parts of Orissa.

4. Laterite Soils:

These soils are formed due to in­tense leaching and are well developed on the sum­mits of hills and uplands. They are commonly found in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and hilly areas of Orissa and Assam.

5. Mountain Soils:

These soils are formed as a result of the accumulation of organic matter derived from forest growth. They are found in Himalayan region and vary in different regions according to altitude. Tea is grown in those areas which receive sufficient rainfall.

6. Desert Soils:

In the desert regions of Rajasthan, soils are not well developed. As evaporation is in excess of rainfall, the soil has a high salt content and saline layer forms a hard crust. These soils are gen­erally sandy and deficient in organic matter.

 

 

 

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GOA IN MARCH

In March in the daytime it’s hot in Goa, with sunny and dry weather, and at night it’s humid and warm. The average daily air temperature is about 27°C, max up to 32°C, and at night it drops to 23°C. Precipitation is theoretically possible, but in fact extremely rare. There are 9 hours of sunshine per day.

At the end of the month the approach of the hot season that proceeds the rainy season is felt. Sometimes it’s stuffy and the heat-feeling may exceed the level of comfort, but in fact the daytime air temperature doesn’t exceed the February one. The humidity, especially in the evenings, also increases. Therefore, Goa is best for vacations in March and the best is to choose an air conditioned house.

The tourists, who regularly travel to Goa in March, advise not to walk barefoot in the sand during the day. There is no need for special shoes and they shouldn’t be brought with you, because you can buy cheap comfortable sandals nearly everywhere. Also, do not neglect the sunscreen. In Goan stores and pharmacies there is a good selection of cosmetic products, but if you are used to a particular brand, you should probably prepare in advance, so you will not waste time looking for some on arrival.

But in March there is very nice fresh breeze on the beach. The sea water is warm, the temperature is about 28-29°C. The waves are low. It’s the right time for water sports, scuba diving and fishing.

The season is not over yet, so shakes and all other temporary structures on the beaches are open. Markets, clubs and casinos also work normally. Party admirers will not be disappointed. However, there are fewer tourists than in the high season (December-February), and many people like it, because it means more space on the beach, more peace and yit is quieter. Another plus of the holiday in Goa in March is that accommodation prices go down a little bit.

The end of March is the season of mangoes, the national fruit of India. As strange as it may seem to someone, for many tourists the opportunity to try the “most real mango” is a compelling argument for choosing a holiday season.

In March, India runs the famous spring festival of Holi, one of the biggest Hindu festivals of the country. In Goa the holiday is called Shigmo. It’s colorful, even in the most literal sense, with the tradition of pouring one another produces a variety of cheerful colors on the streets which increases the overall degree of the mood for everyone involved.

 

 

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Unheard & Bizarre Ceremonies of Holi

1.       Lath Mar Holi

In a village called Barsana in UP this type of holi celebrations are very famous. It’s usually played in the compound of Radha-Rani temple.

It is said that Lord Krishna used to come to Radha’s village on this day but the women of the village use to chase him away taking offence of his pranks.

The current day celebration is an enactment of that day where the women clearly enjoy beating the men with heavy sticks, whereas men use shields to protect themselves from the raining blows. The best part is no offence is taken even if any women accidently hits anyone.

2.       Devar-Bhabhi Holi

In some parts of Northern India (particularly in UP) playing this type of Holi is a family custom where sister-in-law will beat her brother-in-law with a sari rolled up in a rope drenched in water in a mock rage whereas the brother-in-law will try to throw color on her. As the evening nears, everyone forget the pranks and sits together having sweets.

3.       Human pyramid and a hung pot of buttermilk

It is believed that the festival of Holi originated from the city of Dwarka in the present day Gujarat.

It is a 2 day festival where on the first day people light a bonfire. On the second day a pot of buttermilk is hung over the streets and young boys try to reach that pot with a motive to break it and eat the buttermilk kept inside. This is another enactment of Lord Krishna who used to steal the buttermilk.

The boys make a human pyramid standing over each other’s shoulders to reach the pot braving the heavy splashing of coloured water thrown by the gopis (girls) standing on the balconies of their houses.

4.       Kaamadeva Puja, the god of Love

It is believed that Lord Shiva once burnt down Lord Kaamadeva for making him fall in love once again with Parvati, but when Kaamadeva’s wife pleaded Lord Shiva for Kaamadeva’s life, he gladly accepted to do so and brought him back to life.

Certain places in South India people worship Lord Kaamadeva for his extreme sacrifice for the sake of humanity and for facing the wrath of Lord Shiva in the process.

Now that you know where the cupid thing came from, you should also know who to worship if you’re in Love ;-)

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