PhD Research Scholar, Department of History, Jadavpur University, India.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21659/jsae/v2n2/v2n204
[Article History: Received: 19 August 2025. Accepted: 07 October 2025. Published: 14 October 2025]
Abstract
Indigenous communities have, since time immemorial, had an innate connection to the natural environment around them. Through the ages, these communities have learned to use the resources available in nature, sustain themselves, and have managed to establish an intrinsic and symbiotic relationship with nature. In this paper, the focus will be laid on one such community that showcases a deep sense of ecological consciousness through its socio-cultural practices. The community in focus is the Limbu community, located in the Himalayan region. By exploring their religious beliefs, agricultural practices, annual celebrations, and performative practices of song and dance, the paper aims to explore how the Limbu community has established a deep connection with nature rooted in respect and reciprocity, fostering an environment of ecological consciousness and sustainable living. Additionally, the paper also explores the impact that modernisation has brought to the community.
Keywords: Agricultural practices, Ecological ethic, Festivals, Limbu, Mundhum, Nature, Reciprocity.
