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VOL. 15 No. 3

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naga Tribes Gods and Goddesses. Kumhars are an i.e. the bigger the nath, the richer the
integral part of the Indian society as person. The practice of wearing the nath
their creations are an intrinsic part of has undergone changes. However it is
Indian life. It is a custom in Kumhars still worn by women on every auspicious
to ‘Namaskar’ all living things as it occasion like marriage, puja etc.
is believed that everything will be by: Nitika bhatt, IX, PKR Jain Sen. Sec. Public
destroyed. (“sab mitti hai”) School, Ambala
by: bhaskar Prajapati, IX, Sardar Dastur
Hormazdiar High School, Pune Pahariya Tribe
Chitirai Festival

I am a warrior This tribe is one of the most primitive
A hunter and a farmer tribes of Chhattisgarh, handicrafts is not
Fierce I am, for I reap the life only an art form practiced by them but
Of my foe with the spirit, I bestow Madurai’s culture and heritage is also an important source of livelihood.
A curse at times immeasurable. People of Madurai are This tribe specialises in bamboo craft
A blessing sometimes blessed with unconditional heritage. and make unique items out of bamboo.
I run the hills and protect the hills One important festival in Madurai is The Pahariyas are known for their simple
I am Alpha, the Chitrai festival. The celebration lifestyle and affable personality.
I am Indian continues for 15 days and it marks the by: Ritik Pahariya, IX, Pro. JNP Government
I am Naga. coronation of ‘Goddess Meenakshi’ and School, Raipur
the marriage of ‘Lord Sundereswara’ and
by: Jason lon Murry, IX, Maple Tree School,
Dimapur goddess ‘Meenakshi’. Kohbar Painting
by: Nithin K Rajan, IX, Mahatma School KK
Kumhar - earthern pot Nagar, Madurai
maker Traditional nath

In a typical Mithila household, during
a wedding celebration, the walls are
decorated with swirls of Madhubani
painting, known as Kohbar painting.
The Kumhar derives its name from the In Uttarakhand, Nath, an ornament for These paintings symbolise togetherness,
Sanskrit word Kumbhakar which means the nose has a great significance for the marriage, and bonds.
‘earthern pot maker’. The word Kumhar ladies. Their nath is the most important
means someone who creates. Kumhar part of their jewellery and is said to by: Katyayani Jha, VIII, Vasant Valley School,
creates earthen vessels, water pots, enhance their beauty. It was believed Delhi
toys, decorative house wares, idols of that the nath once signified social status,

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