societies in the world. The individuals take their clan titles from their mothers. Traditionally, the youngest daughter (nokmechik) inherits the property from her mother. Sons leave their parents' house at puberty and are trained in the village bachelor dormitory (nokpante). After getting married, the man lives in his wife's house. In Garo habitations, the house where unmarried male youth or bachelors live is called Nokpante. The women were forbidden from entering the Nokpante. Any woman who broke this rule was considered tainted or "marang nangjok." But this is not as common now. Garo is a matrilineal society but is not to be mistaken to be matriarchal. While the property is owned by women, the men govern the society and domestic affairs and manage the property. The Garo people have traditional names. However, the culture of the modern Garo community has been greatly influenced by Christianity. Ornaments: Both men and women enjoy adorning themselves with ornaments: Nadongbi or sisa – made of a brass ring worn in the lobe of the ear Nadirong – brass ring worn in the upper part of the ear Natapsi – string of beads worn in the upper part of the ear Jaksan – bangles of different materials and sizes Ripok – necklaces made of long barrel-shaped beads of cornelian or red glass while some are made of brass or silver and are worn in special occasions Jaksil – elbow ring worn by rich men on Gana ceremonies The dresses of Meghalaya worn by the Garo tribe vary depending on the basis of the place of residence of the people. Women who belong to faraway villages of Garo hills wear an eking, a small cloth worn around the waist. Penta – small piece of ivory struck into the upper part of the ear projecting upwards parallel to the side of the head Seng·ki – waistband consisting of several rows of conch-shells worn by women Pilne – head ornament worn during dances only by women Clothing: The traditional dress of the Garo Women's is Dakmanda, Dakshari. In keeping with the modern age, Garo women wear jeans, Sari, T-shirts, pajamas. Garo men wear jeans, T-shirts, shirts. Weapons: Garo have their own weapons. One of the principal weapons is a two-edged sword called mil·am made of one piece of iron from hilt to point. There is a cross-bar between the hilt and the blade where a bunch of ox's