Cultural Mapping of the Khiamniungan Nagas

The INTACH Nagaland chapter prepared an exhaustive report on the Khiamniungan Nagas for the ICH Division. An attempt to document the heritage, traditions and living culture of the tribe, the report focuses on their daily activities, customs, marriage systems, birth rituals, folklores, ornaments, performing arts, religion, tattoo traditions, crafts, textiles andmuch more. The Khiamniungan-Naga make up one of the sixteen tribes of Nagaland, who inhabit the sub-divisional headquarter of Noklak... Read More

Cultural Mapping of Apatani Tribe, Arunachal Pradesh

The state of Arunachal Pradesh in India is a land of diverse ethnic communities and cultures. It hosts at least 26 major tribes and several hundred sub-tribes and is said to be the most linguistically rich state in the country with over 90 different dialects. Arunachal Pradesh largely remains on the fringe of mainstream documentation and study as a result of its remote location, difficult terrain and an inaccessible topography. Thisstudy looks at one particular tribe in the state, the... Read More

Cultural Mapping and Audio-Visual Documentation of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Varanasi

Varanasi, one of the most ancient cities of the world, is a repository of cultural heritage resulting from the continuous historical events of invasions and inhabitations, secular and spiritual influences, each carrying with it a plethora of both intangible and tangible properties, social contracts and related norms of knowledge, traditions and customs. Kashi, Banaras or Varanasi assumes a complex identity that has resulted from the collective memory of generations of communities settled... Read More

Indigenous Practices of the Tribes of Palani Hills

The INTACH Kodaikanal chapter with the support of ICH Division undertook a project on – ‘the people of Palani hills’. The report for the same was submitted. The report has been written by Ms. Nishita Vasanth and Priyashri Mani, INTACH Kodaikanal. It is a well written account of various aspects covered under the project with special reference or focus on the intangible cultural heritage (ich) elements of the people of Palani hills. The areas covered under this report include the details... Read More

Cultural Mapping of the Kannauras of Himachal Pradesh

A project on the Cultural mapping of the Kannaura tribe was undertaken by the ICH division in collaboration with the Tribal Fund. Inhabiting the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, often referred to as the ‘land of gods’, Kannaura is one of the tribal communities of the state. The Kannaura are proficient in handicraft making. There are a number of artisans in the region who are following their traditional means of livelihood. The garments worn by the people are locally woven, and the... Read More