Tikhir Naga

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Tikhir Naga
Total population
11,071[1][2] Nagaland
Languages
Tikhir language
Religion
Christianity
Related ethnic groups
Yimkhiung, Other Naga people

The Tikhirs are a Naga ethnic group inhabiting the Northeast Indian state of Nagaland. According to the 2011 census, the population of the Tikhir people in Nagaland was 7,537. They are recognised as a Scheduled Tribe (STs) by India.[3]

Regional Festival[edit]

They celebrate "TSONGLAKNYI" festival, which is observed from 9–12 October every year. The word 'tsonglaknyi' is made up of two words: "Tsong" means Shield and "lak" means sanctification. Tsonglaknyi basically is a festival of the sanctification of Shield. It also means sanctification of the weapons along with their wealth and valuable assets, as well as the purification of the men folk before going out for head hunting (earlier days). In short, it is a festival of purification. This festival is one of the most important among the Tikhir festivals celebrated, stretching for four days.[4]

References[edit]

  1. "Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India". Archived from the original on 2018-08-15. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
  2. "Census of India 2011". MHA, Govt of India.
  3. "schedule tribe Nagaland, 2001 Census" (PDF).
  4. "Tikhir "TSONGLAKNYI" Festival".