Tharis
ٿري ڍاٽي | |
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.svg) Map of Mirpur Khas Division (locally known as Thar Region) where Thari people live | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Languages | |
| Dhatki, Sindhi, Marwari | |
| Religion | |
| Islam and Hinduism[1] | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Kutchi, Rajasthani, Jadgal, Sindhi |
The Thari people, also known as Tharis, are the regional inhabitants of the Thar region primarily concentrated in the Tharparkar and Umerkot districts of Sindh.[2]
Dhat region of Sindh and Rajasthan where Dhati people live | |
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Lifestyle and culture
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The Thar live in the harsh environment of the Thar Desert, therefore they spend a considerable amount of time fetching water for themselves or their animals.[3] The Thari marry early, often during teenage years.[4] They wake up early and herd the animals with the women waking up earlier than the men.[5] The Thari are known for their carpet industry, and earlier in history they used to make shawls.[6] The Thari also celebrate Lok Mela.[7]
The Thari have suffered throughout history due to the environment they live in, but as the world progresses into a new era, the Tharis have been suffering even more with no cars or phones.[8] The music of the Thari is regarded as Rajsthani music with a "little spice" to it.The ethnobotany of plants used by the Thari people has been considered effective by scientists.[9]
The Thari, whether Muslim or Hindu, have always been peaceful to each other.[10]
Clothing
[edit]The clothing of the Thar is a mix of Rajasthani and Sindhi clothing, as well as a small influence of Gujarati. The Thari women wear Ghagra choli, with the Thari men wearing a turban and sometimes wearing a Shalwar Qameez. During funerals, Thari women wear bangles and Thari men wear black dresses.[citation needed]
Language
[edit]The Tharis people speak Dhatki, Sindhi, Marwari and various other languages.
Notable people
[edit]Notable Thari people include:
- Mai Bhaghi, A Thari woman who sang in Sindhi and Urdu[11]
- Fozia Soomro, A Thari Singer[12]
- Vasand Thari, A Thari singer, poet, and journalist[13]
- Mai Dhai, A Thari singer[14]
- Rana Ratan Singh, Thari activist during British rule[15]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Thar: where Muslims and Hindus live in complete religious harmony | Footloose | thenews.com.pk". www.thenews.com.pk.
- ↑ Channa, Zahid H.; Khushnood, Erum; Bhutto, Mehwish (2020-05-18). "Social Aspect of Thar Coal Field Area of Tharparkar District in Sindh Province of Pakistan". International Research Journal of Arts & Humanities. 48 (48). University of Sindh: 55. Retrieved 2026-07-30.
The majority of Thar Desert area in Pakistan is covered in District Tharparkar and Umerkot. Therefore, people form the District Tharparkar and Umerkot are known as "Thari" in Pakistan.
- ↑ Mohammad Aslam Uqaili, Mohammad Aslam; Khanji, Harijan (2011). Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development. p. 145. ISBN 9783709101094.
- ↑ "Tharparkar: Pakistan's ongoing catastrophe".
- ↑ Nasim, S (2007). "Thar". Developing teachers' skills in Thar desert area, Sindh, Pakistan.
- ↑ "Culture: Shawl Weavers of Thar". 4 March 2018.
- ↑ "Lok Mela: Day two showcases colours of Sindh". 12 April 2014.
- ↑ Parwani, Lalchand. "Life Style of Thar Problems and opportunities in 21st century". University of Sindh, Jamshoro.
- ↑ Qureshi, Rahmatullah; Bhatti, G. Raza (2008). "Ethnobotany of plants used by the Thari people of Nara Desert, Pakistan". Fitoterapia. 79 (6): 468–473. doi:10.1016/j.fitote.2008.03.010. PMID 18538950.
- ↑ "A friendly desert". 24 June 2022.
- ↑ Paracha, Nadeem F. (May 15, 2014). "12 songs from Pakistan's mountains, deserts, shrines and streets". DAWN.COM.
- ↑ Menghwar, Gobind (September 4, 2022). "TRIBUTE: THE SONG OF THE PEACOCK". DAWN.COM.
- ↑ Samoon, Hanif (June 30, 2021). "Thari lawyers warn police officials to mend their ways & stop humiliating lawyers, litigants". The Pakistan Daily.
- ↑ "Mai Dhai: Pakistani Legendary Folk Singer's Classic Tale!". July 30, 2020.
- ↑ Goswami, Modhumita (2022). An Army Wife on a Trapeze: Travel, Tales and more. ISBN 9789392929526.