Rites of Passage
The Last Rite of Passage: Death and Funeral Traditions Among the Adi Tribe of Arunachal Pradesh
By: TARH RAMYA, ASIN CHARU, KANO TABOH, GODA MEPUNG – This study examines Adi funerary rites, rituals, and customs through Gennep’s model of passage, questioning whether these categories fully capture the complexity of these practices. Rather than viewing death as a singular transition, Adi rites and rituals function as an ongoing negotiation between the living,…
Rites of Passage: A Study of the Hanji Community Living in the Bandipora District of Kashmir Valley
By: HASHMAT HABIB – Each culture has its own set of customs and traditions. Beginning with birth and concluding with death, the life cycle is a metaphor for the journey of an individual through the phases of life. This includes childhood, youth, adulthood, and old age. Rituals are especially crucial for events that occur throughout…