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Shifting Cultivation in India

Shifting cultivation, an agricultural practice involving clearing land for temporary use, is known by various regional names across India.

Regional Names & Locations

Regional Name Primary States / Regions of Practice
Jhum / Jhoom Hilly areas of Assam, Bihar (now Jharkhand), and North-East India.
Kumari Western Ghats.
Walter South-East Rajasthan.
Dahiya Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh.
Pondu Odisha.
Poonam Kerala.
Mashan Madhya Pradesh (not Himachal Pradesh).

Cultural Context

  • The Chapchar Kut festival in Mizoram is celebrated after the completion of the labor-intensive Jhum farming cycle.

Indian Culture & Traditions

Performing Arts of Manipur

Art Form Description
Khongjom Parba A traditional ballad singing style from Manipur. It narrates the story of the 1891 Anglo-Manipuri War and is accompanied by a Dholak drum.
Thang-Ta A traditional martial art form from Manipur. It involves the use of weapons like swords (Thang) and spears (Ta).

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