1Department of Anthropology, University of Allahabad (A Central University)
2Associate Professor (also PhD Research Supervisor) in the Department of Anthropology, University of Allahabad (A Central University), Email: rahul.anthropologist@gmail.com
Online Published on 27 March, 2024.
The present study is the outcome of anthropological fieldwork in five villages of the Indian Union territory of Ladakh named Darchik, Garkhon, Dha/Dah, Hanu and Bema. The fieldwork was conducted between November 2022 to November 2023 to have an in-depth idea on deities in the society and culture of the Brokpas. Study analyses the importance of Lha and Lhamo and various other deities and festivals in the life of the Brokpas as well as endeavours to examine various ethnomedicines used by the Brokpas to overcome their physical ailments. Study advocates serious attention to conserve ethnomedicines and plants of medicinal value in the study area.
Brokpas, Lha, Lhamo, Lhabha, Lha-bdag, Brongopa, Amchi
