Chothe Indigenous Religion and Culture: A Sociological Study (In 2 Volumes)

The book is a monumental work on the Chothe an old tribe of Manipur, Northeast India. It describes about the Chothes in a holistic manner concerning their indigenous religion, mythology, origin, marriage, economy and political systems. It also elaborates on their folk cultures like festivals, merit feasts, folktales, folksongs, dance, music, games and sports. It reflects the changes of their attitudes and worldviews from traditionalism to modernity. It also provides a glimpse to the unsolved mystery regarding the identity of Pakhangpa the first historical king of Manipur and his parentage. Besides, it provides various sociological and historical insights about the past ethos of the Chothe and the neighboring communities. Serious academicians, scholars, bureaucrats, intellectuals, laymen and students worldwide may find it’s relevancy for their analytical study related to the tribal studies.

Contents: Volume I: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Introducing the Chothe. 3. Chothe Institutions. 4. Chothe Mythology: The Basic Foundation of their belief and practices. 5. Chothe Religious Belief System. Volume II: 6. Chothe Religious Practices. 7. Festivals of the Chothe. 8. Folk Culture of Chothe. 9. Factors Responsible for the Decline of the Chothe Indigenous Religion. 10. Conclusion. References. Index.