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The Pou (Morung or dormitory)(/pɒu³³/ ) is a building with a huge Phie kept inside against the side wall which was primarily the cornerstone and a pivotal institution of the Khiamniungan community throughout early times. Khiamniungans is a tribe that inhabits the easternmost corner of the Indian state of Nagaland.

Pou, a youth dormitory.
Pou, a youth dormitory
Pou - Khiamniungan dormitory

The Morungs are higher than houses and their roofs rise towards the front in a conical shape.

History

Pou was an important educational and social institution for men in the tribal community, where elders foster patriotism, respect, unity, mutual aid. It was a center of social, religious and political activities. It was also a guard-house.

Significance

Rituals were performed in and outside the Pou, one called Chamtsa. It is also a place where the neck and limbs of animals sacrificed during a festival are collected. During the festival, every male member in the village gathered at their respective khel at a Pou and Uochiu (raised platform in front of every dormitory) celebrating it with feasting and folk dancing.

References

  1. "Social Customs and Practices of the Khiamnungan Nagas With special reference to Noklak Administrative Area Tuensang Dr. Akhil Kr. Gogoi". archives.palarch.nl. Sep 12, 2024.
  2. "The Nagas Hill Peoples of Northeast India - manuscript - Christoph von Furer-Haimendorf, Naga diary three". wwwe.lib.cam.ac.uk. Nov 16, 2024.
  3. "Sentilong Longchar Historicity Research Journal". oldhistoricity.lbp.world. Sep 12, 2024.
  4. "Department of information and public relations -MIU & TSOKUM - KHIAMNIUNGAN TRIBE". ipr.nagaland.gov.in. Sep 12, 2024.
  5. "The land of culture Tuensang Khiamniungan Tribe". tuensang.nic.in. Sep 12, 2024.

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