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TURULIT
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
This unique extinct instrument was played by the people during leisure especially after the harvest of crops. It is made up of mud from crab holes found in paddy fields. This instrument was very popular among the Dimasas of Dembra region.
Khudrang (Spade)
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Khudrang (spade) is used in ploughing field, slicing and lifting sod, and edging flower beds or lawns.
Khaojep.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
'Khaojep' is a traditional bamboo made basket or container of Dimasa people.
KHAILIM
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Khailim made of bamboo cane is a container which every Dimasa household used to possess in olden days. This intricately designed with the bamboo cane work container serves as the container for storing precious items of household.
Ben
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Ahlu
Community
Dimasa
Category
Flora and Fauna
Summary
Domestic Animal. Found in home.
Nadigol
Community
Dimasa
Category
Flora and Fauna
Hondra
Community
Dimasa
Category
Flora and Fauna
Shukhep
Community
Dimasa
Category
Dress and Ornaments
Summary
Shukhep is a headgear of colorful stripes worn by Dimasa females
Khaoroma Jukuba (Frog Wedding)
Community
Dimasa
Category
Traditional Practices, Oral Traditions
Summary
This video is about the frog wedding for rain in the villages narrated by Dipankar Hagjer of Joypur village.
Kusong
Community
Dimasa
Category
Flora and Fauna
Summary
A freshwater reptile related to the sea turtles and tortoises
Mishagi
Community
Dimasa
Category
Food
Summary
Mishagi is a tree whose leaves are consumed by Dimasa people. It is cooked with fermented fish.