{"id":115507,"date":"2026-07-27T17:19:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T11:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=115507"},"modified":"2026-07-27T17:19:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T11:49:23","slug":"tribes-of-meghalaya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/tribes-of-meghalaya\/","title":{"rendered":"Tribes of Meghalaya, Khasi, Garo, Jaintia, Sixth Schedule, Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>Tribes of Meghalaya<\/b> form an important part of the state\u2019s <\/span>culture and identity<\/b>. The major tribes include the <\/span>Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia<\/b>, each having their own <\/span>language, traditions, and customs<\/b>. These tribes mainly live in close connection with <\/span>nature<\/b> and follow a simple lifestyle based on <\/span>agriculture and community life<\/b>. They are also known for their unique social systems, rich <\/span>folk traditions<\/b>, and strong sense of <\/span>cultural heritage<\/b>, which make Meghalaya one of the most culturally diverse states in India.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tribes of Meghalaya<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Tribes of Meghalaya<\/b> form the core of the state\u2019s <\/span>social and cultural life<\/b>. These communities have their own <\/span>distinct traditions, languages, and customs<\/b>, and many of them follow a <\/span>matrilineal system<\/b>, where lineage and property pass through the mother\u2019s side. The major tribes of the state – <\/span>Khasi, Garo, and Jaintia<\/b> are discussed below in detail, highlighting their unique lifestyles, beliefs, and cultural practices.<\/span><\/p>\n

Khasi Tribe<\/b><\/h3>\n