The Religious Life Of India: The Chamars
The Religious Life Of India: The Chamars
Here's a copy of The Religious Life Of India: The Chamars by Geo W. Briggs – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 292 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.
What it's about
"The Religious Life of India: The Chamars" by Geo W. Briggs is a detailed ethnographic study of the Chamar community, traditionally regarded as an 'untouchable' caste in Hindu society. The book explores their religious beliefs, rituals, deities, social customs, and evolving identity within the Hindu framework. Briggs documents how their practices blend local traditions with broader Hindu influences. Published in the early 20th century, the work provides valuable insight into caste, religion, and social change in colonial India, reflecting both scholarly observation and missionary perspective
Book details
- Author: Geo W. Briggs
- Format: Paperback & Hardcover
- Pages: 292
- Publisher: Gyan Books
- Published: 1920
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The Religious Life Of India: The Chamars is written by Geo W. Briggs.
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