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The Khasi are a tribe in Meghalaya , India who call themselves '''Hynniew trep''' (which means "the seven huts" in the Khasi Language ). They comprise almost fifty percent of the population of Meghalaya, the remainder of whom are mostly Garo . Most Khasi are Presbyterian or Roman Catholic , although there is a tiny Unitarian presence, as well. Some Khasi reside in the hilly areas of Sylhet , Bangladesh . The Khasi tribes are usually dependant upon ''jhoom'' cultivation in which the vegetation is left to grow totally under the care of nature. In Bangladesh, one of the main products produced by the Khasi using ''jhoom'' cultivation is Betel Leaf . Khasi society is matrilineal, i.e. descent is through the mother. Traditionally, only women can inherit property or own land. As in many matrilineal societies, the maternal uncle is an extremely important figure in a child's life. The main deity in the Khasi pantheon is the god simply referred to as ''U Blei'' ("the God"). Sometimes, this deity is seen as an androgynous being, and referred to as ''U Blei-Ka Blei'' ("the God-Goddess"). Links: The Khasi Project |