Meghalaya
Demography
Climate
The state of Meghalaya is directly influenced by the southwestern monsoon that originates in the Bay of Bengal. The climate of Meghalaya is of fours distinct status, they are,
Rainy Season -May to early October
Cool Season - October to November
Cold Season -December to February
Warm Season Ц March to April
The Khasi and Jaintia hills experiences a moderate climate because of higher elevation.
Rainy Season -May to early October
Cool Season - October to November
Cold Season -December to February
Warm Season Ц March to April
The Khasi and Jaintia hills experiences a moderate climate because of higher elevation.
Education
Meghalaya education has played a major role in this metamorphosis. In fact, according to the data collected in the 2001 census, approximately 63.31 % of the occupants of the state of Meghalaya are literate. This is a humongous achievement in itself despite of the limited number of resources that are provided to it.
The central University that coordinates the actions of all the smaller educational institutions of the state of Meghalaya is located in its functional capital of Shillong. To add that touch of modernization and sophistication to education in Meghalaya, quite a few number of colleges are being put up to provide a platform to the youth of the state. These colleges are equipped with the latest state of the art facilities to procure assistance to the students in all the various fields. They include 'Shillong Engineering and Management College' which is positioned at a venue known as Mawlai.
The central University that coordinates the actions of all the smaller educational institutions of the state of Meghalaya is located in its functional capital of Shillong. To add that touch of modernization and sophistication to education in Meghalaya, quite a few number of colleges are being put up to provide a platform to the youth of the state. These colleges are equipped with the latest state of the art facilities to procure assistance to the students in all the various fields. They include 'Shillong Engineering and Management College' which is positioned at a venue known as Mawlai.
Cuisine
Meghalaya has a unique cuisine of its own, different from other states in the north east of India. The common food of the people is rice with meat and fish preparations. Besides rice, they also eat millet and maize with a number of vegetables and roots.
The Meghalayan cuisine is heavily tilted in favour of meat, particularly pork. Jadoh - a spicy dish of rice and pork is eaten almost any time. Besides, the local pork delicacies cooked Khasi-style, Shillong is also the Mecca of authentic Chinese food. Kyat, the local brew made from rice, adds zing to all the local celebrations. The fare in Meghalaya is heavily tilted in favour of meat, particularly pork. Jadoh - a spicy dish of rice and pork is eaten almost any time.
The Meghalayan cuisine is heavily tilted in favour of meat, particularly pork. Jadoh - a spicy dish of rice and pork is eaten almost any time. Besides, the local pork delicacies cooked Khasi-style, Shillong is also the Mecca of authentic Chinese food. Kyat, the local brew made from rice, adds zing to all the local celebrations. The fare in Meghalaya is heavily tilted in favour of meat, particularly pork. Jadoh - a spicy dish of rice and pork is eaten almost any time.
Culture
Meghalaya culture comprises of the socio-economic pattern of the society of Meghalaya.
Meghalaya is divided into three different group of peoples they are, Garo, Khasi-pnar, and jaintias. The Khasi, Garo and Jaintia are people with a rich cultural heritage. The important crafts of the Khasi and the Jaintia districts are artistic weaving, wood-carving and cane and bamboo work. Carpet and silk weaving and the making of musical instruments, jewelry and pineapple fiber articles are among its minor craft.
Moreover, the acceleration in the development of the socio-economic set-up of Meghalaya, the society of Meghalaya has evolved enormously. Therefore, we find a marked difference in the socio-cultural standards of the people of Meghalayan
Meghalaya is divided into three different group of peoples they are, Garo, Khasi-pnar, and jaintias. The Khasi, Garo and Jaintia are people with a rich cultural heritage. The important crafts of the Khasi and the Jaintia districts are artistic weaving, wood-carving and cane and bamboo work. Carpet and silk weaving and the making of musical instruments, jewelry and pineapple fiber articles are among its minor craft.
Moreover, the acceleration in the development of the socio-economic set-up of Meghalaya, the society of Meghalaya has evolved enormously. Therefore, we find a marked difference in the socio-cultural standards of the people of Meghalayan
History
The Meghalaya History deals with the various incidents and illustrations that are witness to the rise of Meghalaya as an autonomous state. To begin with the history of Meghalaya it can be said that the Meghalaya has been the homeland of a number of tribes, namely the Garo, Khasi and Jaintia. Till the 19th century, each of the three tribes in Meghalaya, viz. Garo, Khasi and Jaintia, had their independent rule in the different territories of Meghalaya. But the arrival of the Britishers in the political scenario of India changed the plight of these tribal communities in India.
Language
The principal languages of Meghalaya are Khasi, garo and jaintia. Khasi in Meghalaya is spoken by the people in the surrounding areas of the Khasi and Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya. In fact, the Khasi of Meghalaya is also spoken by the inhabitants of the adjoining areas such as Assam and Bangladesh. Garo does not have any myth related to the genesis of the language. The ancestors of the Garos hail from different countries, outside their homeland and it is remarkable that the Garo language of Meghalaya has a strong bearing upon their ancestry.
Literature
Religion
The religion at Meghalaya is basically monotheistic, yet has many polytheistic stages. In fact, the genesis of the religion shows that it was purely monotheistic; gradually it became polytheistic.
Moreover, the Garos believe in the creation of the universe, earth, living beings, seas, heavenly bodies, rain, storm, thunder, wind- this constitute the essence of the religion in Meghalaya. Besides, the nature worship, the religion of Meghalaya also constitutes many lesser gods and many ceremonies and festivities are attached to it.
Moreover, the Garos believe in the creation of the universe, earth, living beings, seas, heavenly bodies, rain, storm, thunder, wind- this constitute the essence of the religion in Meghalaya. Besides, the nature worship, the religion of Meghalaya also constitutes many lesser gods and many ceremonies and festivities are attached to it.
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