on Rainfall in Cherrapunjee

on Rainfall in Cherrapunjee Source: History of the Catholic Missions in Northeast India (1890-1915) Written By: Rev. Fr. Christopher Becker SDS. Translated from German to English by: Rev. Fr. G.Stadler SDB & Rev. Fr. S. Karotemprel SDBPublished by: Firma KLM...

on Monsoon Weather at Laitkynsew

on Monsoon Weather at Laitkynsew Page: 194 – 196 The rain plagues the whole region from March to October, sometimes even for a fortnight at a stretch. And what rain! It is a real deluge and no umbrella, any raincoat or waterproof boots are of any use. Our new...

on the Markets in the Khasi Hills

on the Markets in the Khasi Hills Page 147 – 151 An interesting development has taken place among the Khasis regarding the market system. There are no shops in the villages. Everything that the Khasis have for sale is brought to the market and there they buy...

Botanical Studies and Study of Insects

Botanical Studies and Study of Insects This area according to the famous Botanist Mr.Joseph Dalton Hooker has one of the richest bio-diversities. The thickly forested slopes provide a botanist with a wealth of botanical species. We have many orchids thriving in these...

on the Festive Dances of the Khasis

on the Festive Dances of the Khasis Page 152 – 154 There is another amusement for the Khasi people in which women also come to prominence and in which all the people take part with great zest and joy. These are the special dances, which take place as...

on the popular game of Archery

on the popular game of Archery The bow and arrow, the traditional Khasi weapons, are made in a very simple way. The bow is made from a strong and knotty piece of bamboo which is split. It is usually in proportion to the height of the owner, up to about one and a half...