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The '''Kom''' are one of the tribes in a family of people called the | The '''Kom''' are one of the tribes in a family of people called the ''Kom-rem'' mainly found in [[Manipur]] and in [[Mizoram]] of [[North-East India]]. | ||
<ref>{{cite book |title=Politics and Culture|year=2013|publisher=Bookwell|isbn=978-9380574448|page=90|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hp4hWrL-JOEC&q=Mate+++kuki&pg=PA90}}</ref> Koms | <ref>{{cite book |title=Politics and Culture|year=2013|publisher=Bookwell|isbn=978-9380574448|page=90|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hp4hWrL-JOEC&q=Mate+++kuki&pg=PA90}}</ref> Koms were also known as the Old Kukis by the British. Even though they are referred as "Kom", among themselves they refer to themselves as Kakom. Kom-rem consist of 6 subtribes such as [[Chiru]], [[Aimol people|Aimol]] , [[Kharam (tribe)|Kharam]], [[Purum]], [[Koireng]] and [[Kom people (India)|Kom]]. Kom-rem are found in the Northeastern states of Manipur and [[Tripura]]. The majority of the Kom population reside in Manipur. They are found in almost all the districts of Manipur and concentrated mainly in the districts of [[Churachandpur]], [[Bishenpur|Bishnupur]], [[Chandel district|Chandel]], [[Kangpokpi]], [[Tengnoupal]], [[Thoubal]], [[Kakching]] and [[Senapati]]. | ||
According to 2001 Census of India, the population of Kom is 14,602.<ref>2001 Census of India. [http://censusindia.gov.in/Tables_Published/SCST/dh_st_manipur.pdf "Population of Schedule Tribes of Manipur"]</ref> | According to the 2001 Census of India, the population of Kom is 14,602.<ref>2001 Census of India. [http://censusindia.gov.in/Tables_Published/SCST/dh_st_manipur.pdf "Population of Schedule Tribes of Manipur"]</ref> | ||
== Origins == | == Origins == | ||
Their origin is unclear as they were nomadic people until they entered Manipur. The location of the cave is believed to be somewhere in the borders of [[China]].''Karong (referred also as Shongthu and Puvom), Leivon, Serto, Hmangte, Telen /Thingpui, Khumdon and Mirem ''' | Their origin is unclear as they were nomadic people until they entered Manipur. Kom myth holds that the people emerged from a cave in Tripura. The location of the cave is believed to be somewhere in the borders of [[China]]. ''Karong (referred also as Shongthu and Puvom), Leivon, Serto, Hmangte, Telen /Thingpui, Khumdon and Mirem ''' were the names of the leaders who came out of the cave. The names of these leaders became the Clan names of the Kom people. | ||
== Clan names == | == Clan names == | ||
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{{Infobox ethnic group
| group = Kom
(Kom Rem)
| native_name =
| native_name_lang =
| population = 14,000
| genealogy =
| regions = India
(Manipur)
| languages = Kom
| religions = Christianity
| related = Hmar · Chiru · Mizo · Kuki
The Kom are one of the tribes in a family of people called the Kom-rem mainly found in Manipur and in Mizoram of North-East India. [1] Koms were also known as the Old Kukis by the British. Even though they are referred as "Kom", among themselves they refer to themselves as Kakom. Kom-rem consist of 6 subtribes such as Chiru, Aimol , Kharam, Purum, Koireng and Kom. Kom-rem are found in the Northeastern states of Manipur and Tripura. The majority of the Kom population reside in Manipur. They are found in almost all the districts of Manipur and concentrated mainly in the districts of Churachandpur, Bishnupur, Chandel, Kangpokpi, Tengnoupal, Thoubal, Kakching and Senapati.
According to the 2001 Census of India, the population of Kom is 14,602.[2]
Origins
Their origin is unclear as they were nomadic people until they entered Manipur. Kom myth holds that the people emerged from a cave in Tripura. The location of the cave is believed to be somewhere in the borders of China. Karong (referred also as Shongthu and Puvom), Leivon, Serto, Hmangte, Telen /Thingpui, Khumdon and Mirem ' were the names of the leaders who came out of the cave. The names of these leaders became the Clan names of the Kom people.
Clan names
The present clan names and their original clan name are as follows:[citation needed]
| Original Name | Present Name |
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| Shōngthu | Karōng |
| Saiche | Serto |
| Misai | Leivon |
| Mirem | Lupheng |
| Telien | Telien |
| Hmangte | Hmangte |
Even though the clan names have changed through generations, the elders of each of the main original clans are still among the Kom people. The majority of this community are Christian. Their stories-folklore and legends- are passed down through generations by oral/verbal forms or word of mouth.[citation needed]
Hair Styles (Traditional)
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Kom Girl
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Kom Boy
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Kom Adult Female
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Kom Adult Male
References
- ↑ Politics and Culture. Bookwell. 2013. p. 90. ISBN 978-9380574448.
- ↑ 2001 Census of India. "Population of Schedule Tribes of Manipur"
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