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Yashungshrung_Yashimsho.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
Dress and Ornaments
Summary
Yashungshrung or Yashimsho is traditional Dimasa silver anklet, worn by both Dimasa men and women of Hawar (Cachar) region in olden days.
Sepha (Fishing tool)
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
This tool is also used to catch fish. The Sepha is made of bamboo strips.
Yephaha Di luyaba (Royal Water Drainer)
Community
Dimasa
Category
Tools and Instruments
Summary
This is a picture of the water drainer “yaphaha di luyaba” used by the Dimasa royal kings during marriage for washing off their feet by the subjects.
Ranachandi Temple.jpg
Community
Dimasa
Category
History, Literature
Summary
Ranachandi temple is related to Dimasa Kachari history,
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.
Community
Dimasa
Category
Flora and Fauna
Summary
This animal is also considered as pure animal a "Gthar Mih" by the Dimasa People. It is found in forests does not fall under the wild animal category and is also not domisticated anywhere
Nadigol
Community
Dimasa
Category
Flora and Fauna