Volume-XII, Issue-II, March 2026 |
“সান্তাড় দিশোম” সাঁওতালি সংস্কৃতির ঐতিহ্যবাহী আঞ্চলিক পরিচয় ভবেশ চন্দ্র মুর্মু, গবেষক, সাঁওতালি বিভাগ, বিদ্যাসাগর বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, মেদিনীপুর, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, ভারত |
Received: 25.03.2026 | Accepted: 27.03.2026 | Published Online: 31.03.2026 | Page No: | ||||
DOI: 10.29032/ijhsss.vol.12.issue.02W. | |||||||
“Santad Dishom”: A Traditional Regional Identity of Santali Culture Bhabesh Chandra Murmu, Research scholar, Department of Santali, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India | ||
ABSTRACT | ||
"Santar Dishom" means 'the land of the Santals.' In other words in accordance with their cultural traditions the Santal community historically inhabited specific regions, and indeed, they continue to do so today. They designated these regions as their 'country,' and it is there that they reside permanently provided, of course, that no obstacles or adversities arise. The subject of this research is "Santar Dishom" the traditional regional identity of Santali culture. Through this study, I have endeavoured to highlight the specific regions that are designated as "Santar Dishom." Each of these regions possesses distinct boundaries and bears a specific, established name; indeed, various regions are known by a multitude of different names. Each of these regions known by various names possesses distinct linguistic and cultural characteristics. It is through these specific traits that one region distinguishes itself from another, presenting unique cultural expressions. While the cultural entity itself is singular namely, 'Santali culture' the various cultural practices and customs exhibit variations, albeit subtle, due to regional differences in habitation. I was able to deduce this through a literature review. In this research paper, I have endeavoured to highlight the linguistic and cultural attributes and characteristics associated with the identity of each region. | ||
Keywords: ‘Santal Dishom’ in Santali culture, the boundaries of Dishom, diverse forms of language and culture, the role of Dishom in contemporary society, Dishom—past and present. |