TY - BOOK AU - Subba, J. R. TI - History, Culture and Customs of Sikkim SN - 9788121209649 U1 - 306.40954167 PY - 2008/// CY - New Delhi : PB - Gyan Pub. House. KW - Sociology- Culture & institutions- India-Sikkim N1 - CONTENTS 1. History and Culture 2. Land, people and Livelihood 3. Landscape, Agriculture Ecosystems and Sacred places 4. Shelter and Architecture 5. Food and Dress Culture 6. Religion and Social Transformation 7. Languages and Literature 8. Folk Culture 9. Festivals and Leisure Activities 10. Art and Culture 11. Health and Culture 12. The Lepchas 13. The Bhutias 14. The Sherpas 15. The Ancient Kiratas: Limboos, The Khambu-Rais. The Yakas 16. The Communities Analogous to Kiratas: The Sunuwars. The Magars. The Gurungs. The Tamangs. The Bhujels. The Thamis 17. The Khasas: The Bahuns. The Chhetris. The Kamis. The Damais. The Sarkis 18. The Communities Analogous to Khasas: The Thakuri. The Jogi/Sanyasi. The Majhi 19. The Newars includes Glossary, Selected Reference & Index ER -