Eco-cultural Impact of Jōgnīs in Kullū

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, entities, and research parameters from the study on Jōgnīs and ecological conservation in Kullū, Himachal Pradesh.

Jōgnīs

Liminal deities revered as vital forces of power, fertility, and protection, who are associated with natural elements like forests, hills, ponds, rivers, and waterfalls in Kullū, Himachal Pradesh.

Harish K. Thakur and Ashmita Dhiman

The researchers from the Department of Political Science, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, who conducted the study on the eco-cultural impact of divine agents in Kullū.

Kullū

A district in Himachal Pradesh where sacred cosmologies and Jōgnī worship govern human interaction with the environment and shape ecological order.

Eight months of ethnographic research

The duration of field study conducted in five villages of the Kullū district to examine Jōgnīs and their relation to ecological conservation practices.

Sacred Cosmologies

Spiritual frameworks and belief systems involving deities like Jōgnīs that contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability.