![]() The Tripuri tribes has the following clans like Bachal, Siuk, Koaitoia, Daitys, Singh, Hojoria, Chiltia, Apaia, Chatratoia, Galim, Sube Naran, Sena, Jolai, and Khakloo. Most of them are feudal in character. Each clan sends its representative to the royal family to discharge certain specific duties. The Tripuri tribes have a tendency of forming a hamlet of their own. A hamlet is known as Badi or Kami or Pada. Hamlets are found on flat top of a hill which is of medium height. Dresses of these Tripuri tribes are quite exquisite and wonderful. Tripuri females dress in a scarp, namely, Rignai, which goes down just below her knees. They make a tiny piece of cloth, called Risa, in their loin-loom a small piece of cloth. It is a 'breast garment'. In order to converse with each other and also with other outsiders, these Tripuri tribes use the famous language of Korborok, which falls into the famous language group of the Tibeto- Burman. Also its multiple dialects are quite popular amongst this Tripuri tribal community. There are many forms of marriage in Tripuri tribal society. They are the Chamari Kao, Hamjook tooboo, Chamari Toobal, Hamjook teisao, Tei Khalaio, Booraj selaioi laga and Sindoor foolna. ![]() The Tripuri tribal people celebrate the festivals like buddha jayanti Pous sankranti, karchi puja and some other tribal festivals. Religious festivals are occasion for dancing, singing and drum beating. The Garia Puja is one of the religious festivals for the society. Kalia and Garia deities are worshipped for a prosperous new year. Lakshmi Puja is a festival celebrated in the month of October, after the Durga Puja. It is also called Kojagiri or Hajagiri. The Garia Nritya is a dance which is performed in the Garia Puja. The participants break their journey frequently and enter into every house and display their performances. Conventional games and sports are played among these tribes. Longoi Chokmung, Achugwi Phan Sohlaimung, Bumanikotor ,Dwkhwi Sotonmung, Phan Sohlaimung, Kaldong or Kadong, Muphuk Sagwnang, Musta Seklaio, Sohlaimmung are some of the varieties of the traditional game which these Tripuri tribes love to play with lots of enthusiasm. |
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