Tribes of India: Konyak Tribe

Konyak Tribe – Introduction
Taking our Indian tribal tour forward, we now move to the Konyak tribes of India. Traveling to see these Indian tribes is a delight because of their unique culture and festive atmosphere.

Konyak Tribe – Location
Mon district of Nagaland is the prime inhabit of Konyak tribes of India.

Konyak Tribe – Culture
These Indian tribes have a wonderful social culture. Also Konyak tribes are skilled artisans and craftsmen. These Indian tribes are ruled by hereditary chiefs called Anghs.

Konyak Tribe Festivals
The festive season amongst these popular tribes of India is Aoling Monyu and it is celebrated in firsr week of April.

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Khasi Tribes of India

Khasi Tribe – Introduction
Our Indian tribal tour today will discuss undoubtedly the most famous tribes of India. These Khasi tribes have a unique culture which any one would find strange but enjoy to the fullest. Historically Khasi tribes of India are regarded as the earliest migrants from Myanmar. These Indian tribes also ran a kingdom but it was later diluted and liquidized by the Britishers and controlled over.

Khasi tribe – Location
Assam, Khasi Jaintia hills in Meghalaya, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir and West Bengal are some of the the major places inhabited by Khasi tribes of India.

Khasi Tribe – Culture
The culture followed by these tribes of India is the typical Indian tribal culture, but is distinctive in its own way. It is probably the only Indian tribes where females are given priority over the males. The property is passed from the mother to the youngest daughter. Dance and music are the integral part of the life of these popular tribes of India. Drums, Guitars and flutes are some of the instruments mastered by Khasi tribe. The marriage culture is very unique as the groom has to live in the bride's home after marriage.

Khasi Tribe – Language
These Indian tribes speak Khasi which is an Austro – Asiatic language.

Khasi Tribe – Clothing
Men amongst Khasi tribes of India wear long sleeveless without collar coat known as Jymphong. They also wear headgears or turbans. Women of the Khasi tribes are very fond of wearing jewelery and earrings. Both the genders of these tribes of India wear silver chains at their waists.

Khasi Tribe – Religion
The major part of Khasi tribes of India follow Christianity. For these Indian tribes God U Blei Nong-thaw is the supreme creator and goddess who protect them from all the troubles of life. Ulei Longspah (god of wealth), Shnong (tutelary deity of the village) and many other gods are also worshiped.

Khasi Tribe – Food
Rice is the staple food of the Khasis tribes of India. They also cosume fish and meat and occasionally drink rice beer.

Khasi Tribe – Festivals
Nongkrem is the chief festival celebrated amongst the Khasi tribes. This is a five days long religious festival that falls in the month of November. The atmosphere is also very festive in the month of April. Shad Suk Mynsiem is celebrated for three days by these enthusiastic tribes of India.

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Ho tribes of India

Ho Tribes - Introduction
Our Indian tribal tour reaches a new destination. This time we cover the Ho tribes of India. Ho tribes, one of the popular tribes of India are a sought after tribe both for traveling purpose as well as research.
These Indian tribes are also known as the Lanka Kol or the Bihar Ho tribes. Classified as Causasian, Ho literary means 'Man'.

Ho Tribes – Location
These famous tribes of India are found in Singbhum district of Bihar, and the mayurbhanj district of Orissa. You can also witness the culture of these Indian tribes in parts of West Bengal, Bangladesh and Nepal.

Ho Tribes – Language
Language spoken by these tribes of India is in their name as well. Ho tribes generally speak Ho.

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Indian Tribal Languages- Part One

Indian Tribal language – Introduction
If you are on an Indian tribal tour, you wish to explore the culture and customs of various tribes of India. But, one thing you forget about these Indian tribes is the languages spoken by them. These Indian tribal languages are a good indicator to the lifestyle and history of many of the famous tribes of India. So, here we have attempted to update you with some of the Indian tribal languages. This is the first part of a series of languages will make you aware of about many a popular tribes of India.

List of Languages of Tribes of India

Abujmaria- It is a language belonging to Dravidian language family and is generally spoken in the Abujmar hills in Bastar Disstrict (M.P). Hill Maria tribes of India usually speak in this language.

Aariya- Madhya Pradesh

Gadaba- It is spoken in Koraput district of Orissa.

Garo- This language of Indian tribes belong to Western Assam, Garo hills, Meghalya, Nagaland and Tripura. The language also has many a dialects namely Atong, Chisak, Megam and many more.

Saurashtri- Also known as Patnuli, this language is spoken by many a tribes of India in Chennai, North Arcot, parts of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

Tsangla- It is spoken in the villages of Arunachal Pradesh.

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Porja Tribes of India

Porja Tribes – Introduction
We take a further step in our Indian tribal tour and move to Porja tribes of India. These Indian tribes got this name because of their descent from the Kond tribes. Porja tribes of India have a unique culture and are also sub divided into different groups.

Porja Tribes – Location
Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Orissa are the premier locations where we can fin Porja tribes of india.

Porja Tribes – Language
These Indian tribes speak Konda Dora which belongs to the Dravidian family language. The word Konda means hill and Dora means leader.

Porja Tribes – Culture
These tribes of India are divided into two sub groups namely- Pedda Kondalu and Chinna Kondalu. The former follow a lot of Indian tribal culture while the later are influenced by Telgu. These are amongst the popular tribes of India because of their close association with other Indian tribes.

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Koch Tribes of India

Koch Tribes – Introduction
Our Indian tribal tour now takes us to th Koch tribes of India. The early history suggests that these were one of the major tribes of India because of their royal background. In the 16th century these Indian tribes established a dynasty in Bihar but was later overpowered by Muslims and Ahoms. These factors suggest that traveling to Koch tribes of India can be a thrilling experience.

Koch Tribes – Location
States of Assam and Tripura is the place of inhabit of these popular tribes of India.

Koch Tribes – Language
These Indian tribes speak “Koch” which belongs to the Tibeto- Burman language family.

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