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  1. Information on heritage tourism in Thiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu

    Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Thiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.

  2. Information on heritage tourism in Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu

    Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Ranipet district of Tamil Nadu. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district. Therukoothu is said to be one of the traditional and prominent art forms of Tamil Nadu. Therukoothu is an art of living for people in the northern districts.

  3. Information on heritage tourism in Theni district of Tamil Nadu

    Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Theni district of Tamil Nadu. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.

  4. Information on heritage tourism in Kiphire district of Nagaland

    Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Kiphire district of Nagaland. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.

  5. Information on heritage tourism in Phek district of Nagaland

    Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Phek district of Nagaland. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.

  6. Information on heritage tourism in Mon district of Nagaland

    Mon has a number of beautiful sightseeing, trekking, fishing, and picnic spots to attract tourists. Traditional architecture and old sculptures provide historical background of the past of Konyaks and their culture and tradition. A kettle is always left in the fireplace for boiling black tea.

  7. Information on heritage tourism in Kohima district of Nagaland

    Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Kohima district of Nagaland. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.

  8. Information on heritage tourism in Mokokchung district of Nagaland

    Get detailed information on heritage tourism in Mokokchung district of Nagaland. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district.

  9. Information on heritage tourism in Lawngtlai district of Mizoram

    The main communities occupying Lawngtlai District are the Lais, Chakmas, Bawm, Pang etc. There exists a rich and famous cultural heritage among such tribes. In the eastern side of the district where Lai community are the main inhabitants, Chawnglaizawn, Sarlamkai, Pawhlohtlawh are the main cultural dances.

  10. Information on heritage tourism in Mamit district of Mizoram

    The culture of the Mizos is intrinsically woven with their practice of Jhuming cultivation. All the activities revolve around the Jhum operation and their festival are all concerned in one way or another with such agricultural operations. In fact, important festival are associated with the various stags of their shifting cultivation.

  11. Information on heritage tourism in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya

    Get detailed information on heritage tourism in East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district. The Khasi, Jaintia, Bhoi, War collectively known as the Hynniewtrep people predominantly inhabit the districts of East Meghalaya, also known to be one of the earliest ethnic group of settlers in the Indian sub-continent,...

  12. Information on heritage tourism in North Garo Hills district of Meghalaya

    The population is a blend of indigenous Garo tribe (A'we) which is the most dominant tribe in the region, along with other minor tribes such as Rabhas, Boros, etc. The term A’we signifies one of the many sub-tribes among the Garos that originally inhabits the northern parts of Garo Hills.

  13. Information on heritage tourism in East Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya

    Jaintia people are rich in their cultural heritage. Their culture reflects the traditions, music, dances, art and crafts of Jaintia tribe. The tribe is famous for artistic weaving, wood-carving and cane and bamboo work. These are also the main crafts of the tribe. They are also famous for weaving of carpet and silk and the making of musical instruments, jewellery and pineapple fiber articles...

  14. Information on heritage tourism in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya

    Get detailed information on heritage tourism in West Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. User can access information about festivals and other heritage sites in the district. The U Tirot Singh memorial was completed and unveiled by the then Governor in 1954. It is now an interesting place for visitors and tourists.

  15. Information on heritage tourism in West Jaintia Hills district of Meghalaya

    West Jaintia Hills District is the home of one of the major tribes of Meghalaya popularly known as the 'Jaintias' or the 'Pnars' and other sub tribes like the wars, the 'Bhois' and the 'Biates'. Like the Khasis, the Jaintias are believed to be remnants of the first Mongolian overflow into India.

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