Ethnohistoric Review of Van Gujjar of Uttarakhand
Gujjars, Migration, Pastoral, Cattel and Uttarakhand
The present study relates to a landless group of people the Gujjars, who move along with their cattle and their livelihood from one place to another in search of fodder for their animals. Some of the communities of the Himalayan region have maintained their tradition and are still practicing migratory livestock rearing and the most important community is the Gujjar tribe. The pastoral forms are still practiced by the Gujjar of Uttarakhand & adjoining regions. The research paper explores the ethnohistorical significance of the Gujjars, examining their origins, cultural practices and documenting the material culture of past and present also examining their traditional lifestyles and the challenges they face in modern times. The study also considers the impact of socio-economic changes on the community and their adaptation to these changes.
"Ethnohistoric Review of Van Gujjar of Uttarakhand", TIJER - TIJER - INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL (www.TIJER.org), ISSN:2349-9249, Vol.12, Issue 4, page no.a956-a962, April-2025, Available :https://tijer.org/TIJER/papers/TIJER2504135.pdf
Volume 12
Issue 4,
April-2025
Pages : a956-a962
Paper Reg. ID: TIJER_157659
Published Paper Id: TIJER2504135
Downloads: 000378
Research Area: Medical Science All
Country: Kotdwar/ Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56975/tijer.v12i4.157659
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