Research Dispatches & Blog Articles

Ethnographic essays, theoretical reflections, and Himalayan studies by Dr. Manish Bharti

Pastoral Nomads of Changthang: The Vanishing Polyandrous Traditions of the Changpas
Pastoral Nomads of Changthang: The Vanishing Polyandrous Traditions of the Changpas

An in-depth look at fraternal polyandry among high-altitude Changpa nomads and the socio-economic forces accelerating its twilight.

Nov 09, 2026 2 views