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The '''Bodh people''', also known as '''Khas Bhodi''',{{sfn|Bhasin|Singh|Walter|Bhardwaj|1983|p=16}} are an ethnic group of [[Himachal Pradesh]], India. They are found in [[Lahaul tehsil]], [[Lahaul and Spiti district]],{{sfn|Singh|Bhasin|Singh|2008|p=193}} predominantly in the [[Bhaga valley|Bhaga]] and [[Chandra valley]]s, but also to a lesser extent in [[Pattani valley]],{{sfn|Bhasin|Singh|Walter|Bhardwaj|1983|p=16}} Miyar Valley, in the upper reaches of [[Pangi, Himachal Pradesh]] and [[Paddar]] valley, [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. Their religion is predominantly [[Buddhism]] with [[Animism|animistic]] and [[Shaivism|shaivite]] practices. [[Caste system in India|Caste]] wise, they are identified as [[Rajput]], [[Thakur (title)|Thakur]] or [[Kshatriya|Kshetri]] although caste rules are not as rigid as in the plains. Historically, 3-4 prominent families of the area were accorded the titles of [[Rana (title)|Rana]], [[Vizier|Wazir]] or [[Thakur (title)|Thakur]] by the kings of [[Chamba, Himachal Pradesh|Chamba]], [[Kullu]] or [[Ladakh]] for the purpose of general administration and revenue collection.<br />
They have a mix of martial traditions alongside shamanistic and lamaistic beliefs. Certain families/clans used to be significant [[zamindar]]s/[[jagirdar]]s. There is a significant cultural and ethnic mixing due to the region passing under the hegemony of rulers of Ladakh, Kullu and Chamba over the last many centuries. The language spoken differs from valley to valley with some dialects being very close to [[Kumaoni language|Kumaoni]], while others are mixed with Chambyali and Dari.<br />
They are progressive, enterprising, honest and were involved in the centuries old India-Tibet-Nepal trading routes.<br />
Organized into family groups/clans with clan names ending in the suffix "-pa" (eg - Barpa, Karpa, Tholakpa, Cherjipa, Gerumshingpa, Khingopa) similar to the "-ta" suffix (eg- Khimta, Zinta, Brakta, Bragta, etc.)found in the family/clan names of the Simla area. {{sfn|Bhasin|Singh|Walter|Bhardwaj|1983|p=16}}<br />
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They use a native tree, ''[[Corylus jacquemontii]]'' as fuel source (house fires), [[fodder]] (for livestock) and [[timber]] but the trees also yield edible nuts.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Gupta |first1=Dinesh |last2=Tiwari |first2=Chandrakant |last3=Rajput |first3=B.S. |last4=Kumar |first4=Sanjeev |last5=Sharma |first5=Dushyant |title=Natural regeneration status of Indian Hazelnut (''Corylus jacquemontii'' - Decne.) in Western Himalaya of Himachal Pradesh |journal=Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry |date=2019 |volume=Special Issue - 1 |pages=327–331}}</ref> They can be used with parched rice.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Samant |first1=S.S. |last2=Dhar |first2=U. |last3=Rawal |first3=R.S. |title=Natural resources use by some natives of Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve in West Himalaya |journal=Proceeding of IV International Congress of Ethnobiology |date=1996 |volume=8 |pages=40–50}}</ref><br />
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==Art and craft in Himachal==<br />
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The art and craft of any region is a reflection of its environment, people and traditions. This statement is apt for Negi and Bodh tribes of Himachal Pradesh, which borrows elements from its scenic surroundings to create “pahari” jewellery, breathing a sense of rigour and sturdiness.<br />
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While some communities have unique traditions, some ornaments are common to all. These include neck ornaments like hansli or small pendants called toke and the most cherished necklaces called coin necklaces.<br />
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==See also==<br />
* [[Bhoti Kinnauri]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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==Bibliography==<br />
*{{Cite journal |issn=0044-314X |volume=74 |issue=1 |pages=13–38 |last1=Bhasin |first1=M. K. |last2=Singh |first2=Indera P. |author-link2=Indera Paul Singh |last3=Walter |first3=H. |last4= Bhardwaj |first4=Veena |title=Genetic study of five population groups of Lahaul-Spiti and Kulu districts, Himachal Pradesh |journal=Zeitschrift für Morphologie und Anthropologie |date=1983 |doi=10.1127/zma/74/1983/13 |jstor=25756637 |pmid=6858303 }}<br />
*{{Cite journal |volume=10 |issue=3 |pages=193–202 |last1=Singh |first1=Kanwaljit |last2=Bhasin |first2=MK |last3=Singh |first3=IP |title=Age changes in biological variables among high altitude Bodh males of Lahaul Tehsil, Lahaul-spiti District, Himachal Pradesh, India |journal=Anthropologist |date=2008 |doi=10.1080/09720073.2008.11891046 |s2cid=79747107 }}<br />
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[[Category:Scheduled Tribes of Himachal Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:Buddhist communities of India]]<br />
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