rituals
The Societal Study of the Tribes of Haveri District in Karnataka State
evolution, Findings, Limitations, methodology, Purpose, rituals, Significance, Social life, Social systemBy: L. ESHWARAPPA – The tribes of Haveri district are categorized into semi-nomadic and settled groups, and have been extensively studied and reviewed. This district is home to tribes such as the Medha, Beda, Gondaliga, Helava, Sudagadusiddaru, and Durugamurugis, all of which are included in this survey. While various studies have been conducted on the…
A Comparative Study on Marriage Customs of Two Hindu Bengali Communities in Kolkata Metropolis of India
By: ARUN MAKAL – This article explores the distinct marriage customs of two Hindu Bengali communities in West Bengal: the Brahmins and the Poundra-Kshatriyas. It delves into the rituals, actions, and symbols integral to the marriage processes of these groups in Kolkata. The Brahmins, at the top of the caste hierarchy, have specific marriage rituals…
When sacred land is converted into public spaces, how does this affect the memory and lives of the Karbi: A case study of Chomkan -3 and -4
By: AMPHU TERANGPI – The article deals with the concept of ‘Chomkan’ performed by the Karbi tribe in North East India. This rite is one of the most important rituals of the Karbis. It is the post-funeral ritual of the Karbis and deals with various aspects of life and death, including rebirth and regeneration in…
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…
Becoming shamans among Digaru Mishmis and Sherdukpens of Arunachal Pradesh, India
By: EVA UMPO, ASGHAR – Shamanism still plays a significant role among the communities of Arunachal Pradesh. Every community has its particular terminology for a religious specialist, a large population from Digaru Mishmi and Sherdukpen. Both communities still follow their age-long indigenous ways of shamanism, which have been passed from generation to generation. The present…
Immuno-Nourishing Early Cultures: Re-Evaluating Temple Rituals During Covid Pandemic
By: FRESNAL DAS, ANIL JOSE P.S., S. RAJU – People from different walks of life responded differently to coronavirus, with some completely unaware, while some lost their life. The pressing question in this context is, how humans, as a species, can be ready to combat pandemics like that of covid-19. That question as answered by…
Troubled Mind and Healing Rituals: Re-Thinking Mental Health
By: MADHUR MRINAL – This paper presents nine cases of troubled mind and healing rituals during a short field work in different healing sites in Delhi. Following the WHO’s promotion of the integration of traditional medicines, AYUSH and allopathic medicine, India has integrated traditional medicines as an integral part of our cultural heritage, to support…
Gone but not Forgotten: Death Rituals among the Meiteis of Manipur
By: NAOREM NAOKHOMBA SINGH – The present study attempts to describe and analyse the death rituals of the Meitei people, a major ethnic group of Manipur, one of the north-eastern states of India. Observation and interview methods were employed for data collection during fieldwork from January to December 2016. There are five distinct stages in…
Canti e suoni del natale ferlese: a nuvena
By: GIUSEPPE GARRO – The article analyses the christmas tradition of Ferla, a village located in the prov. of Syracuse in South Eastern Sicily. It explores them on the basis of an ethnographic research conducted between 2015 and 2016. In particular, it investigates the tradition and the alterations developed in the course of history. At…