31, July 2025

The Naamtho-Naamthaar of the Lepchas: An Overview and Analysis

Author(s): FATIMA LEPCHA

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Assistant Professor, Department of History, Kalimpong College, Ringkin Pong Road, 9th mile, Kalimpong, West Bengal, India, 734301

DOIs:10.2017/IJRCS/202507025     |     Paper ID: IJRCS202507025


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Abstract:    The Naamtho-Naamthaar of the Lepchas is a sacred literary narratives, it provides a detailed account of their culture and way of life. It is mostly based on stories from mythology. The Naamtho-Naamthaar considered to be the sacred literature, likewise the Lepchas cherished it and kept it a secret. Consequently, it encompasses the Lepchas social, political, religious, cultural, and philosophical consciousness, beginning with hunting and gathering, agriculture, cultivation, and the introduction of institutions like marriage and the family that date back to both the legendary and historical periods. It is also regarded as a significant literary achievement that helps us comprehend the existence of the Lepchas. Nonetheless, this paper elucidates the overview and analysis of the historical status of the Naamtho-Naamthaar of the Lepchas.

Naamtho-Naamthaar, Lepcha, Section, Religious, Secular

FATIMA LEPCHA(2025); The Naamtho-Naamthaar of the Lepchas: An Overview and Analysis, International Journal of Research Culture Society,    ISSN(O): 2456-6683,  Volume – 9,   Issue –  7,  Pp. 156-163.       Available on – https://ijrcs.org/


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