Gaddi
people
Also known as: Gadi
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The Gaddi are a people primarily found in the Lesser Himalayas, particularly in the hilly areas of Kashmir. Traditionally, they are a hill-dwelling community known for their pastoral lifestyle, managing large flocks of sheep and herds of goats. They migrate with their animals, descending to lower altitudes in winter and returning to higher pastures in the summer. The term "gaddi" can also refer to a cushion for a throne or a throne itself in India, and by extension, a high ruling position.12
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