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Raika's are nomadic communities living in Rajasthan  , herding camels, goats  and sheep. The Raika legends say that they were made by LORD SHIVA for looking after the camels which were first created by Shiva's consort Parvati .Their knowledge all about aspects  of the camel's behavior , breeding and health care is legendary .
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Facts about Raikas
Shrinika Pande

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FACTS ON RAIKAS OF RAJASTHAN
Gaduliya Lohars are nomads that wander across the Thar desert in Rajasthan in carved wooden bullock carts.

The Meos are the largest Muslim group in Rajasthan. There are around 1 million of them and they live principally in the Alwar, Bahrtatpur, Gurgaon and Haryana districts on the northeastern part of the state. They speak Rajasthani and known primarily as bangle sellers, dyers, butchers water carriers and musicians. [Source: Encyclopedia of World Cultures: South Asia, edited by Paul Hockings, C.K. Hall & Company, 1992]

The Meos have traditionally blended Muslim and Rajput customs and many feel a closer affinity to the Rajputs than they do to Muslims. They often give there children Hindu names rather than Muslim ones, maintained Hindu festivals and ceremonies. Hindu temples outnumber mosques in the Meo homeland of Mewat. The main Islamic customs that are observed are circumcision and Muslim burials. Since 1947, a revival of Islamic traditions have forced the Meo follow traditional Muslim practices. Many emigrated to Pakistan. Still Rajput customs endure. Cousin marriages are still taboo and women are given more freedom than there traditional Muslim counterparts
Made by - Siddharth Singh Rawat

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A pictorial representation of Raikas life.
Trisha Panda

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1.The Raikas are Nomadic tribes of Rajasthan.

2. They stay in their villages in the monsoon seasons as thers is enough water available in the village. But by October when there is shortage of water, they move to another place in search of pasture and water.

3.The Raikas are a pastoral community.

4. Camels are the most important animals they herd. They even use camel milk to cure diseases.

5. Raikas also herd dogs, which guard them.

6. They wear red turban and can be identified from a distance.

Diva Jain
V J

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The Raika tribes are a nomadic people, occupying the western districts of Rajasthan and Gujurat, including the Thar desert. One estimate put their number at about 500,000, though Raikas many are abandoning the pastoralist way of life in the face of social, economic and legal pressures. They are known for their Arabian camels, or dromedaries, but many Raika families raise sheep and goats.
The Raikas have been herding and guarding camels in Rajasthan for thousands of years. Never using the animals for meat, Raika legend states that the community was divinely ordained as guardians of the camels by Shiva.

Urvi Sharma
5-J

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The Raikas are a pastoral community in Rajasthan herding camels, goats and sheep. They live in groups on the outskirts of villages and combine crop production during the summer rains with pastoralism during the autumn-spring dry season

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The Raikas are a pastoral community in Rajasthan herding camels, goats and sheep. They live in groups on the outskirts of villages and combine crop production during the summer rains with pastoralism during the autumn-spring dry season

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Jogaramji Raika is a senior herder in his community, as well as a spiritual leader – or Bhopaji. He communes with the gods whom the Raikas worship – their primary god is Pabuji. Bhopajis often go into a trance while they commune with the spirits.

Shabd Swaroop Tyagi 5-J

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Raikas The community of Rajasthan                                  Raikas were found in the deserts of Rajasthan.  One group of Raikas, Raikas-herded camels and another group reared sheep and goat. The rainfall in the Rajasthan region is less and uncertain. Hence, the Raikas combined cultivation with pastoralism. During the monsoons, the Raikas of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner stayed in their home villages, where pasture is available. Raikas never use the animals for meat, Raika community is divinely ordained as guardians of the camels by Shiva. The heavy silver jewellery decorated with inexpensive glass pieces is worn by the Raikas Once Raikas freely wandered deserts, farmlands, and jungles but increasingly they face restrictions on where their camels can graze. Shaurya Tyagi

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Raikas The community of Rajasthan                                  Raikas were found in the deserts of Rajasthan.  One group of Raikas, Raikas-herded camels and another group reared sheep and goat. The rainfall in the Rajasthan region is less and uncertain. Hence, the Raikas combined cultivation with pastoralism. During the monsoons, the Raikas of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner stayed in their home villages, where pasture is available. Raikas never use the animals for meat, Raika community is divinely ordained as guardians of the camels by Shiva. The heavy silver jewellery decorated with inexpensive glass pieces is worn by the Raikas Once Raikas freely wandered deserts, farmlands, and jungles but increasingly they face restrictions on where their camels can graze. Shaurya Tyagi

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Facts about Raikas of Rajasthan
1.Raikas are found in deserts of Rajasthan
2.The most important animal for Raika cultural identity is the camel
3.They are recognized by red turbans.
4.Jogaramji is a senior herder in their community
5.Their primary God is Pabuji
6.Thur food is cheese,ghee,rice pudding, and special tonics with camel milk.
7.They stay in their villages in  monsoon as there is enough water available in the village
8.In winters they move to another place in search of pasture and water
9.They celebrate festivals locally celebrated in Rajasthan
10.The clothes worn by Raikas are basic dhoti and Kurta.
Ayaan Bhardwaj 5j

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The Raikas are found in the deserts of Rajasthan. They are a pastoral community in Rajasthan, herding camels,  goats ans sheep. They live in groups on the outskirts of villages.

They find themselves struggling to survive in the face of disdain for , and often active hostility towards their migratory traditions.

At a spiritual level they believe to be created by Lord Shiva. The camel was shaped by his wife Parvati and bought to life by Lord Shiva.

Their livelihoods and he survival are based on access to forests.

Abhyudaya Srivastava
5 J

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The Raikas are a pastoral community in Rajhastan herding camels, goats and sheep. The camel husbandry was a traditional occupation among Raikas pastoralists and camel was found in all wake of their social life.
By SHOURYA THAKRAN

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Facts about Raikas of Rajasthan - Shrinika Pande

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Raikas  of. Rajasthan

1) The Raikas are a pastoral community in Rajasthan.

2) Raikas in South Rajasthan have been known as Camel experts for centuries.

3) One group of Raikas is known as Maru.

4)The Raikas community has been lived in the Sadri village for centuries.

5)The Raika tribes are a nomadic people, occupying the western districts of Rajasthan and Gujarat, including the Thar desert

By Reyansh

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THE FIERCE STORY OF RAIKAS- THE NOMADS OF RAJASTHAN

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THE FIERCE STORY OF RAIKAS- THE NOMADS OF RAJASTHAN

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The Raikas in the Pali district of south−central Rajasthan of western India have been known as camel experts for centuries. They belong to a pastoral caste who keep large herds of female camels for supplying work camels to various clienteles.
Presently, the Raikas face complex problems which are undermining their subsistence base. At the root of their problems is the lack of grazing opportunities because of an expansion in crop cultivation due to increased irrigation, shortening of fallow, double
cropping, etc. But deterioration and alienation of communally owned pastures, and closure of some of their traditional pasture areas for wildlife preserves and reforestation, are also important causes.

Yashvik Garg
5-J

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1)The Raikas are a pastoral community in Rajasthan herding camels, goats and sheep.
2)They live in groups on the outskirts of villages and combine crop production during the summer rains with pastoralism during the autumn-spring dry season.
3) Raikas are mostly non-migratory and live with small herds of about 100 animals with a rich variety of  breeds.
4)Traditionally, Raikas have been guardians of agro-biodiversity. 5)They have developed a variety of indigenous breed for harsh climatic conditions and maintained them within restricted social groups.
6)Despite the Raika’s long nomadic history, they increasingly face existential threats.
7)Once Raikas freely wandered deserts, farmlands, and jungles but increasingly they face restrictions on where their camels can graze.
8) Government legislation and changing social trends are threatening the Raika’s traditional pastoralist way of life, and with it, the ecosystems and bodies of traditional knowledge they have maintained.
9) The Raika way of life has been recognised as one of the most harmonious ways of living without damaging the environment or contributing to climate change.

Siya Paliwal
Class V J

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Raikas are nomadic tribe of Rajasthan who move from one place to another in search of rich pastures.
They herd camels and feed on camel's milk.
They stay in the villages of Rajasthan during monsoon as enough water is available but by October they move to other places for water and pasture
They live in tents/caravans
- Aditya Ahlawat  V-J

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Raikas of Rajasthan                                           Good evening ma'am ,                                          The Raika tribes are a nomadic people, occupying the western districts of Rajasthan and Gujrat, including the Thar desert. Their population is about 500,000.                                     The Raika legends say that they were 'made' by lord Shiva for looking after the camels. They live in groups on the outskirts of villages and combine crop production during the summer rains with pastoralism during the autumn-spring dry season.Raika leaves in the morning, tucking provisions of tea and food inside his turban. Jogiram Raika is a senior herder in his community, he is entrusted with the responsibility of making decisions regarding land issues, or representing co.munity at public gatherings. Good part is they have also started feeling, formal education is important now a days." School seems to earn respect" he explained. Raikas are always dressed in big turban and simple dhoti kurta.           Arshiya Kataria

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Facts About Raikas of Rajasthan
1. Raikas are the nomadic community of Rajasthan
2. They are herding camels since century
3.The stay in the villages of Rajasthan during monsoon as enough water is available but by october the move to other places for water and pasture
4. They live in tents/caravans
5. Camels of Raikas eat spiky plants which in turn protect the crop.
6. Some Raikas herd sheep and goat too
7. Raikas are also known as Gadaars

Aarav Arora
5J

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Raikas- The Last Avatar

Raikas live in the state of Rajasthan,a place that has the largest deserts in India. This tribe has always been living in complete unison and harmony with animals and it is almost like both of the together form a family.

1.CLOTHES:-

Raikas are evidently recognised by the red turban that almost every camel Herder in the community wears. It is a huge piece of cloth tied together on the head to form a bundle and can accomodate smaller things. The clothes worn with that are the basic dhoti and kurta.

2. The Raikas combined cultivation with pastoralism.

3. During the monsoons, the Raikas of Barmer, Jaisalmer , Jodhpur and Bikaner stayed in their home villages, where pasture is available.

Shivansh

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The raika tribes are nomadic people , occupying the western districts of Rajasthan and Gujrat including the thar desert . Their estimate is about 500,000 .

•  food

Raikas mainly feed on plants which are known for their medicinal properties . They  also feed on camel’s milk to treat various dieseases such as  tuberculosis .

• legend

Legend says that the first raika - Sama- was made of Lord Shiva’s skin, from whom all other Raikas originated. They came into being to take care of the camels .

• clothing

Raikas are always dressed in a big red turban on their heads while wearing a simple dhoti - kurta.

From Myra gupta 5 -j

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The raika of Rajasthan tribes are a nomadic people, occuping the western district of Rajasthan and Gujarat, including the Thar desert. One estimate put their numbers at about 500,000 though raikas many are abandoning the pastoralist way of life in the face of social, economic and legal pressures. They are known for their Arabian camels ,or dromedaries, but many Raika families raise sheep and goats.

Aarna sharma 5j

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Raikas

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The Raikas are a pastoral community in Rajasthan herding camels, goats and sheep. Raikas relationship with camel is more cultural than economic.

Raikas are classified into two groups according to the animals they rear.
Marus- Camels
Raikas- Sheep and Goats.

They live in temporary houses called Caravans or tents.
Picture for references below.

Aadya Garg, 5 J

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Raikas of Rajasthan

1.Raikas are a nomadic community of Rajasthan
2. The Raikas combine farming with anima! rearing.
3.During monsoons, they stay in their villages. Later because of shortage of water, they move from place to place.
4. They are experts in handling camels. They manage their camel herd with voice, to which camels respond. They give names to their camels, male and female differently like we humans do.
5. They sing different songs to which also the camels respond.

Meera Hardas

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The Raikas of Rajasthan stay in their villages in the monsoon seasons as their is enough water available in the village. But by October when their is shortage of water , they move to another place in search of pasture and water. They are basically nomads. The Raikas are a pastoral community in Rajasthan herding Camels, goats etc.
Aadhya Bhatia

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The Raikas belong to Rajasthan. The Raika community has lived in the Sadri village for centuries. They herd camels, goats and sheep.

1. Raikas are nomadic communities living in Rajasthan.

2. The Raikas combined cultivation with pastoralism.

3. They live in groups on the outskirts of villages and combine crop production during the summer rains with pastoralism during the autumn-spring dry season.

4. During the monsoons, the Raikas of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Bikaner stayed in their home villages, where pasture was available.

5. Raikas are mostly non-migratory and live with small herds of about 100 animals with a rich variety of breeds.

6. Raika take help of camels in trade of goods and also for locomotion.

7. Raika’s eat Dal Bati Churma.

8. They live in tent and caravan.

9. They worship Pabuji. Their spiritual leader is Bhopaji who communes with the gods. Members of the community consult Bhopaji for advice on matters related to personal or community based issues. He takes decisions regarding land issues and represents the community at public gatherings.

Saanvi Gera (5 J)

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Facts about "Raikas"                     1)This pastoral-nomadic community is called ‘Raika’.They are present in almost every state of India. Rebari, Gadariya, Pal are some other names by which they are known.            2)The group functions as a little institution. All members have different roles and responsibilities assigned to them. The caravan is led by young and vigorous men, who are known to be capable of finding ways. Each man manages a sub-set of 100-300 sheep and goats, depending on the size and composition of the group. The elderly and most experienced ones handles the animals’ mischievous offspring, that follow closely.                        3)Every sub-set is guarded by a dog each. The dog’s responsibility is to keep the sheep from going far while grazing and alarming the group of hunters and thieves during the night.                   4)These subsets are followed by women, accompanied by camels and donkeys, who carry toddlers as well as all their belonging of the settlements on their backs. 5)As they follows a nomadic lifestyle, their children can’t attend schools regularly. Hence, the knowledge is passed through generations. They learn to count at a young age, and most of the learning happens on the job. They’re also believed to be fortune tellers.       Saisha Mehra -5 J    

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Facts about "Raikas"                     1)This pastoral-nomadic community is called ‘Raika’.They are present in almost every state of India. Rebari, Gadariya, Pal are some other names by which they are known.            2)The group functions as a little institution. All members have different roles and responsibilities assigned to them. The caravan is led by young and vigorous men, who are known to be capable of finding ways. Each man manages a sub-set of 100-300 sheep and goats, depending on the size and composition of the group. The elderly and most experienced ones handles the animals’ mischievous offspring, that follow closely.                        3)Every sub-set is guarded by a dog each. The dog’s responsibility is to keep the sheep from going far while grazing and alarming the group of hunters and thieves during the night.                   4)These subsets are followed by women, accompanied by camels and donkeys, who carry toddlers as well as all their belonging of the settlements on their backs. 5)As they follows a nomadic lifestyle, their children can’t attend schools regularly. Hence, the knowledge is passed through generations. They learn to count at a young age, and most of the learning happens on the job. They’re also believed to be fortune tellers.       Saisha Mehra -5 J    

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Raikas are nomads which are supposed to be created by Lord Shiva to take care of Camel, which was created by Devi Parvati ..Sama was the first Raika created by loed Shiva. Raikas raise camels , sheep's and goats but they never use animals for meat. They normally move out from their villages when there is scarcity of water ..Their diety is Pabuji and Spiritual leader is Bhapuji. .
Raikas are facing lot of problem due to the rule of land as they sell camels milk for living but it has some restrictions.they are said to be the most harmonious people on earth with respect to environment .

Vidhatri Mishra 5 J

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GOOD EVENING MA'AM,
FACTS ABOUT RAIKAS OF RAJASTHAN -

1) Raikas are nomadic tribes of Rajasthan, occupying the western district of Rajasthan and Gujarat, including the Thar Desert. One estimate put their number at about 500,000.

2) Raikas stay in their village till monsoon because there is lots of water but by October when there is shortage of water they migrate to another place to find pasture and water. They have been herding camels. Raikas are herders of camels because camels can survive in heat, require little water, and offer their milk and hair in return. Camels were declared state of animal in 2014.

3)Today, there is very difficult for Raikas to survive because they don’t get good hospitality (Welcome).

4)Jogaramji Raikas are the senior herder in Raikas community as well as their spiritual leaders.

Ridhima Gupta
5 - J

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Raikas- The Nomadic Community of Rajasthan. Post your find here ( facts about the community). 5 J

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Raikas- The Nomadic Community of Rajasthan. Post your find here ( facts about the community). 5 J

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Hello Kids !!!! Keep learning !!!

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GOOD AFTERNOON MA`AM NOMADS are known as a group of communities who travel from place to place for their livelihood.                      For centuries, the Raika community in Sadri village of Rajasthan’s Pali district, has been herding camels. The camel was declared the state animal of Rajasthan in 2014, and represents what many people associate with this colourful state: the desert. The Raikas find themselves struggling to survive in the face of disdain for, and often active hostility towards, their migratory traditions.Jogaramji Raika is a senior herder in his community, as well as a spiritual leader – or Bhopaji. The Raikas are with their animals from the time they are born until they die – although with a lifespan of almost 50 years, an animal may well outlive its owner. Some of the Raikas even grow up surrounded by more animals than people.The Raikas are among the last people to shear designs on the camels' sides – this is possible only because of the deep trust between a herder and his animal. For an onlooker from outside the community, the animal may look like it is in pain during the shearing. But the Raikas are able to communicate with their camels with the slightest tilt of the head or hand, and thereby avoid inflicting cuts.  Here, the pastoralists provided the farmer with premium fertiliser and fresh milk from the camel. FROM ANVEKSHA SHRIDHAR

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GOOD AFTERNOON MA`AM NOMADS are known as a group of communities who travel from place to place for their livelihood.                      For centuries, the Raika community in Sadri village of Rajasthan’s Pali district, has been herding camels. The camel was declared the state animal of Rajasthan in 2014, and represents what many people associate with this colourful state: the desert. The Raikas find themselves struggling to survive in the face of disdain for, and often active hostility towards, their migratory traditions.Jogaramji Raika is a senior herder in his community, as well as a spiritual leader – or Bhopaji. The Raikas are with their animals from the time they are born until they die – although with a lifespan of almost 50 years, an animal may well outlive its owner. Some of the Raikas even grow up surrounded by more animals than people.The Raikas are among the last people to shear designs on the camels' sides – this is possible only because of the deep trust between a herder and his animal. For an onlooker from outside the community, the animal may look like it is in pain during the shearing. But the Raikas are able to communicate with their camels with the slightest tilt of the head or hand, and thereby avoid inflicting cuts.  Here, the pastoralists provided the farmer with premium fertiliser and fresh milk from the camel. FROM ANVEKSHA SHRIDHAR