Bodh people

The Bodh people, also known as Bhot,[1] are an ethnic group of Himachal Pradesh, India. They are found in Lahaul tehsil, Lahaul and Spiti district,[2] predominantly in the Bhaga and Chandra valleys, but also to a lesser extent in Pattani valley,[1] Miyar Valley, in the upper reaches of Pangi, Himachal Pradesh and Paddar valley, Jammu and Kashmir. Their religion is predominantly Buddhism.[1]

Bodh mother and child near Gandhola Monastery

Art and craft in Himachal

The art and craft of any region is a reflection of its environment, people and traditions. This statement is apt for Negi and Bodh tribes of Himachal Pradesh, which borrows elements from its scenic surroundings to create “pahari” jewellery, breathing a sense of rigour and sturdiness.

While some communities have unique traditions, some ornaments are common to all. These include neck ornaments like hansli or small pendants called toke and the most cherished necklaces called coin necklaces.

References
  1. Bhasin et al. 1983, p. 16.
  2. Singh, Bhasin & Singh 2008, p. 193.

Bibliography
  • Bhasin, M. K.; Singh, Indera P.; Walter, H.; Bhardwaj, Veena (1983). "Genetic study of five population groups of Lahaul-Spiti and Kulu districts, Himachal Pradesh". Zeitschrift für Morphologie und Anthropologie. 74 (1): 13–38. ISSN 0044-314X. JSTOR 25756637.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
  • Singh, Kanwaljit; Bhasin, MK; Singh, IP (2008). "Age changes in biological variables among high altitude Bodh males of Lahaul Tehsil, Lahaul-spiti District, Himachal Pradesh, India". Anthropologist. 10 (3): 193–202.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)


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