Birth ritual
Existence of Supernatural Beings in Rituals: An Ethnographic Study of the Koch Birth Ritual of Assam
By: KAUSHIK DAS – The purpose of this paper is to shed light on birth ceremonies of the Koches of Assam in their socio-cultural context. The birth ceremony is a crucial life cycle ritual that serves as a personal emblem for their folk religiosity while also carrying their collective identity. By analysing Koch’s birth ritual,…
Unveiling the Past: A Study of Traditional Social Institutesin Pre-Vaishnavite Kangleipak (Manipur) Valley
By: MOIRANGTHEM SURESH SINGH – This paper intends to give an in-depth assessment of traditional social institutions during the pre-Vaishnavite period in the Kangleipak (Manipur) valley, with a particular emphasis on the Meitei population. Since ancient times, they have been involved in making significant contributions to the culture and society of the region. The present…