A Brochure of Meghalaya

1. Meghalaya has a rich
variety of hand-woven
textiles, with unique
characteristics that reflect
the state and its skilled
artisans. The state
produces three varieties
of silk – Eri (locally known
as ryndia from the castor
plants the silkworms feed
on), Muga and Mulberry.
 Food & Drinks: The staple
food of Khasis is rice. They
also take fish and meat.
 Social Structure: The
Khasis, the Jaintias and the
Garos have a matrilineal
society.
 Religion: The Khasis are
now mostly Christians. But
before that, they believed in
a Supreme Being, The
Creator – U Blei Nongthaw
and under Him, there were
several deities of water and
of mountains and also of
other natural objects.
Fabrics Worn
Cultural Heritage

2.  The Elephant Falls
gets its name from
the stone at its foot
that looks like an
elephant.
 It is one of the best
tourist places in
Meghalaya and
comprises three
waterfalls.
 Meghalaya, meaning
"abode of clouds“.
 Meghalaya is a state in
northeastern India.
 Meghalaya was formed
by carving out two
districts from the state
of Assam: the United
Khasi Hills and Jaintia
Hills, and the Garo Hills
on 21 January 1972.
 Amidst all the
natural beauty lies
the Umiam Lake,
an artificial lake
that was developed
to produce
hydroelectric power
in the area.
 It is surrounded by
lush green trees
and makes for the
most mesmerizing
view.
Tourist Spots
Umiam Lake
Elephant Falls