Van Gujjari
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| Van Gujjari | |
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Ornithologist Taukeer Alam introducing himself in Van Gujjari | |
| Native to | India, Nepal, and elsewhere |
| Ethnicity | Van Gurjars |
Indo-European
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| Takri, Perso-Arabic script, Devanagari | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | – |
| Glottolog | east2311 |
Van Gujjari or Van Gujari is a dialect of Gujari and the native language of Van Gujjars of north India. They mostly live in the Sivalik Hills[1][2] and Bhabar regions of in Uttarakhand, and as well in the Tarai region of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh in India, and in Nepal.[3] Van Gujjari has influence of Dogri and Punjabi languages.[1] By 2024, over 170 children's books has been translated[4] into Van Gujjari to teach young children.[5] Conservationist Taukeer Alam has published three books covering the traditional knowledge and literature of the Van Gujjar community in Van Gujjari.[5][6]
Calendar
[edit]| Van Gujari calendar | English calendar |
|---|---|
| Mannu | January |
| Faghan | February |
| Chhetar | March |
| Besakh | April |
| Jeth | May |
| Aar/ Ār | June |
| Saman / Sāman | July |
| Padhron | August |
| Assu | September |
| Katiyaro | October |
| Mangher | November |
| Pow | December |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 Pal, Sanchari (2016-09-03). "Nomads of the Himalayas : A Fascinating Glimpse into the Rarely-Seen Forest World of the Van Gujjars". The Better India. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ↑ "Teaching the Nomads in the Wild, India". UNESCO Institute for Lifelong Learning. Rural Litigation and Entitlement Kendra (RLEK) and UNESCO. 23 May 2024.
- ↑ Menon, Pranav (24 June 2021). "A Long Struggle For Indigeneity: The Story Of Van Gujjars And Their Search For A Tribal Identity". Adivasi Lives Matter. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- ↑ "Free Online Children's Stories To Read | StoryWeaver". storyweaver.org.in/. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
- 1 2 "Fellow Update: Taukeer Alam". Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ↑ Panigrahi, Subhashish (2026-04-17). "Language documentation needs community rights, consent, and recognition: Interview with Van Gujjari writer Taukeer Alam". Global Voices. Retrieved 2026-05-02.
Bibliography
[edit]- Alam, Taukeer (April 2024). Vana Gujjarī Kahāniyāṃ. Maee.
- Alam, Taukeer (April 2024). Vana Gujjarī Hindī Śabdakośa. Maee.
- Alam, Taukeer (April 2024). Vana Gujjarī Baiṃta: Vana Gujjarī Gīta. Maee.
- Alam, Taukeer (April 2024). Bajarāta Te Khvāna: Vana Gujjarī Paheliyām̐ Aura Lokokatiyām̐. Maee.