Deori people
Tibeto-Burmese ethnic group of Northeast India / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Deori people are one of the major Tibeto-Burmese ethnic group of the Northeast Indian states of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. They refer to themselves as "Jimochayan" which means children's of Sun in their native language. They historically lived in the area of Sadiya, Joidaam, Patkai foothills and in the upper plains or also called as the hinterland of the Brahmaputra Valley. Scanty information was found in few books and official records. The Deori language belongs to the Boro-Garo branch of the Tibeto-Burman language family. The community has maintained their racial traits, language, religion, folktales and traditional beliefs through the centuries.[5] They were divided into Dibang-Diyongial(Dibongia), Midoyan/Tengapania, Luitgoyan/Borgoya,Patorgoya.[6] The native language is retained only by the Dibongia group. They call themselves Jimochanya (literally: Children of the Sun).
Regions with significant populations | |
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Assam, Arunachal Pradesh | |
Languages | |
Assamese, Deori | |
Religion | |
Hinduism,[1] Folk religion | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Boros, Morans, Sonowal Kacharis, Chutias |