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The handloom weaving is the oldest art of creating fabrics in the Indian villages through a manual instrument. There are distinct processes applied for creating the course and the artistic fabrics in the villages of western odisha. Both kinds of fabrics have their own demand in the market. Creating artistic fabrics in the handloom is an extraordinary work of the study community. Handloom weaving engages household members in various pre-loom and post loom activities. The role of every household member in the weaving process is distinct. At present, the traditional tie-dye weaving became diversified and complicated its nature of production and allied work became separated. Creating Sambalpuri fabrics in the traditional pit looms by the ‘Bhulia’ community of western odisha has much attracted for this study. An ethnographic study has carried out to analyze the division of handloom work and to estimate the individual role in various production processes.

Keywords: Traditional, Pit loom, Weavers, Fabrics, Tie & dye, Allied work

The construction of adolescent pregnancy as a phenomenon influenced by ethnicity has not been addressed by social sciences in the indigenous context. The entire social body works to maintain stability that allows its survival, until conditions change when trying to continue operating under the same parameters in circumstances as different as those found in the new urban environment. But just as we see at the social, political, belief or linguistic level, there is also a significant movement towards social change in gender relations and sexuality that brings the community and the city closer. Regarding gender relations, the socio-occupational demands of the urban environment are forcing a profound restructuring of the traditional gender distribution of work, breaking the rigid dichotomy of public-male and private-female spaces. Despite the logical resistance of men to lose their traditional gender privileges, migration has caused dissidence to multiply among the youngest (also men), who see their development opportunities and life options increased. Closing this journey through the dynamics of change and permanence of indigenous communities established in the MMA, the field of sexuality, the last and most hidden bastion, is also reached by the new logics of interaction. Sex is still taboo at home, but in public spaces or community centers there are civil groups and government agencies, such as the Secretary of Social Development, that are starting dialogues and providing information about this issue. The greater access to information and media modifies the sexual behavior of the youngest but this is only a portion of what is intended to be addressed in subsequent research, focusing on these liminal spaces between the community and the city, spaces inhabited and resignified by the true protagonists of change: young indigenous migrants or those born in the urban context.

Keywords: Indigenous Communities, Gender Roles, Sexuality, Early Pregnancy

This article is focusing on the ideas of Sri Sri Thakur on Society and religion. Sri Sri Thakur Anukulchandra is remembered in the memory of many devotees and non devotees across the country and globe. He is popularly known as ‘Sada Guru’. He proved himself as a great religious preacher. He has preached spiritual and devotional thought. Individual life and his/her nature of work are linked with ideal and religion. The growth of social relations and social organizations have been integrated in his ideology. He emphasizes on individual nature, purpose and role in the society. He categorically talks of the impact of social environment on the growth of the individual where he brought the concept of ‘Living Ideal’. He contributed so many thoughts and ideas on society, religion, state, politics, government, law, administration etc. He focused his ideas in his preachings in different Ashrams which he established at his village in West Bengal state and at Baidyanath Dham in Deogarh district of Bihar.

Key words: Satsang, Ashram, Ideal, Varnashram, Dharma, Religion, Devine.

Indigenous health practices include the use of indigenous plants for healing purposes, which are the best practices that sustain the health of the community. The environmental factor and the uses of indigenous herbs, taboos and superstitions are responsible for determining the healthcare practices of any tribal group. The present study makes an humble attempt to explore the indigenous healthcare practices adopted by the Oraon, an agrarian tribe of Odisha, who basically inhabit in different parts of Sundergarh District. This is an empirical study, which is conducted in Sarubahal & Budeljor village of Bisra Block in Sundergarh District. Various Anthropological methods likes, observation, interview, case study, voice recording, still photography are used for data collection. The study tries to highlight the perceptions of Oraon Tribe towards health and illness, their health seeking behaviour, their indigenous methods of diagnosis of the diseases and their traditional healing practices. Further it also tries to explore the various ethno medicinal plants used by the Oraons for curing various common diseases. It is observed that the Oraons are gradually shifting towards modern healthcare system due to the effect of modernization. Finally the study attempts to document this local knowledge so as to pass it on to the next generation.

Keywords: Healthcare, Indigenous Knowledge, Ethno Medicine, Healing Practices.

Raghurajpur village is coming under the jurisdiction of Malatipur Gram Panchyat, of Puri district. This village is possessed a unique position in the field of art culture and dance culture. The village attracts tourists, visitors, academicians, researchers for its traditional art work. The village is famous for making patachitra which has been used for the Lord Jagannath in different festivals. As such, the culture of this village is associated with Jagannath culture. Such culture has been developed since long years ago and the people of chitrakar caste of the village are involved to make patachitra for Lord Jagannath. The village has become a hub for its famous art work not only for patachitra but also for other painting work, such as, palm leaf painting, tusar painting, glass painting, wood and mask painting etc. Such activities have become the source of income for the villagers. Women and children of the households assist artisans in selling and counselling the customers. This village has identified as the ideal village by the government of Odisha and recognized as the heritage village by INTACH.

Keywords: Patachitra, Tusser, Chitrakar, Odishi, Gotipua, Parampara, Ideal

We are living in 21st century and thinking beyond liberalization, privatization and globalization. The idea of de-reservation and de-centralization of public sectors also became old. The debate of development and underdevelopment has become an important aspect of Civil Society and NGOS all over the world. I would say three important features like Jimmedaari (Responsibility), Bhagidaari (Participation) and Imaandaari (Honesty) can make the Civil Society or NGO. This argument signifies without the involvement of other stake holders beyond public sectors, there can’t be holistic development. It is indeed accepted as an alternative model of development. As we know that Civil Society Organizations are by the people, for the people and of the people, hence these are inevitable part of our modern society. Though transparency and accountability is the real acid test, which are really major concern, which needs to be critically looked into.

Keywords: Civil Society, NGO, Development, Voluntarism, Participation

Nepal Mandala which was a conglomeration of city-states centered on the Kathmandu valley in the pre-Shah era and its populace were called Newa or Newar. Historians have written of the era being a golden era of the region that saw prosperity and development in trade, art, architecture, infrastructure and culture. With the invasion, the Himalayan state witnessed its downfall especially how it is governed by the new rulers. Additionally, research shows that some of these customs and practices of social organization might have been effective as systems of self-governance that actually helped the society to continue with its values, beliefs and traditions intact as well as keep relative economic prosperity among the members of the Newar society. This paper argues how the guthis act as a self-governing mechanisms through an ethnographic case study done in Thecho and also review of available literature.

Keyword: Self-governance, Guthis, Newars, Nepal.

In the arena of Indian Universities, the Utkal University has been considered as the mother of all the Universities in Odisha. There are 27 Post Graduate teaching and reasearch Department’s in the Utkal University Campus in various disciplines of Science, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Business Administration and Commerce. The Post- Graduate Department of Anthropology, one of the oldest department of the Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. It was established in 1958 about one and half decades later the establishment of the Utkal University, Odisha. As an integral part the departmental Anthropology Museum was set up since the initiation of the Department of Anthropology. The museum in the Department has been build up in view of academic purpose to with the practical training to the Department students with the help of museum specimens and also utilize them for various field of researches. This anthropological museum of Post-Graduate department of Anthropology in Utkal University is one among some of Departmental University Museums of India which is open to public on every working day. Although this Departmental University Museums of India which is open to public on every working days. Although this departmental university museum, in its beginning was established in a small way, now it has developed and innovated to a well-organized museum. It has grown through gifts, donations, purchases and fieldwork expedition and visit of different areas.

Keywords: Anthropology, Expedition, Humanities, Integral, Museum