History Religion And Culture Of North East India

North East Indian States have been in limelight since Indian Independence. North East Region is situated in between the two great traditions of the India Asia and mongoloid Asia. The region comprises of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and Sikkim. The present study comprehensively and in lucid style discusses the history, culture and religion of all the Seven Sisters. To be more precise, it deals with history, places of historical importance, the people, culture, religion, customers and traditions, festivals, arts and crafts of each state of the North East India including Sikkim. The book will be of vital use to the tourist, tour operators, students of Indian History and Culture of the North East India.

This Relationship Starts From Ancient Magico-Religious Rituals And Continues Through Ages Right Upto Present Times. In This Long History We Find Different Religions Adopting Different Attitude Towards Theatrical Arts. In Many Cases Theatre Became A Most Powerful Medium Of Propagation Of Religious Creeds. It Was Considered That The Best Way To Appeasse God Is To Offer Him Theatricals. Beautiful Maidens Were Consecrated To The Temples To Serve The Deities By Entertaining Them With Songs, Music, Dance And Drama. One Time The Magnificent Temple Of Brihadeshvara Had In Its Service Four Hundred Devadasis Skilled In Theatrical Arts. Advent Of Bhakti Movement In India Gave New Impetus To The Theatrical Arts In India. Various Theatrical Forms Purported To Depict Leelas Or Divine Acts Of Various Deities Emerged All Over The Country. Grants Were Made To Temples And Religious Establishments To Sustain Theatrical Activities. The Book Gives All Interesting Information About Various Facets Of Theatre-Religion Relationship. The Author, Known For His Erudite Scholarship, Examines Minutely Various Evidences Including Ancient Cave Paintings, Folk And Tribal Rituals, Inscriptions, Religious Scriptures And Theatrical Forms Themselves. The Book Is Must For The Serious Students Of Indology And Indian Theatre.

A Book That Offers At One Place Comprehensive Information About The Religious Beliefs And Practices Of Both The Hill And Plains People Of North-Eastern India.

This book examines the distinctive formation of Christianity in Nagaland, Northeast India, since 1947. It argues that an understanding of the history of Christianity in the region can be found in its cultural milieu and the changing political, social and religious environment. In Nagaland, almost 90 per cent of the population are Christians. This book shows that segmentation as a cultural characteristic of Naga society inspired both unity and divisiveness in the Naga churches, which subsequently shaped the beliefs and practices of the churches in the region. Using the methodology of cultural history, the author examines ecclesiastical events and suggests that the history of Christianity should be examined in the light of its interaction with its cultural context rather than as an isolated phenomenon. The book demonstrates that the ethnic status which the Christian faith assumed, the extent of its identification with the local culture, and the scope of the mission of the Naga churches as key stakeholders in society, offers a new angle on the history of Christianity in India. This book will be of interest to scholars and researchers of South Asian history, particularly those concerned with Northeast India and Christian history, historiography, cultural history, history of Christianity in India and faith–culture interface, religious studies, history and South Asian Studies.

Description: In this work an attempt has been made to trace the origin of the different tribes inhabiting North India. The subject is both difficult and interesting. The author has tried his best to study the ancient Indian data in the background of modern scientific theories. In a work like the present one there is ample scope for difference of opinion but it is hoped that it will inspire future students to work on the line.

This volume offers a fresh approach to the existing literature on religion in Early Assam, bringing together perspectives from the fields of archaeology, religion, history and heritage. For decades, the Naraka legend has been incorporated into history without due critical attention and analysis of the historical context, while archaeological studies in religion have been largely descriptive. The sacred landscape of the erstwhile Prāgjyotiṣa and Kāmarūpa kingdoms had linkages with the history of other parts of India, and beyond. This book offers a comprehensive reconstruction of religion in Early Assam based on an exhaustive use of archaeological sources. It opens with a useful overview of the conceptual and methodological foundations of religion, archaeology and history. Heritage conservation of sacred sites such as Kāmākhyā which face the impact of rapid urbanization illustrates implications for Assam’s history and identity.