A Brief History of Chettri Community in Darjeeling

Shakher Chettri

Abstract: Among different communities, Chettri being one of the prominent communities living in Darjeeling hills has a unique history and cultural heritage which makes it unique and gives a distinct identity. This paper aims to investigate the different aspects of the Chettri community living in Darjeeling, through a comprehensive study of their socio-economic and cultural dynamics.

Keywords: chettri, dashain, tihar, kuldevta