Full Description
This book provides a scholarly inquiry into Indian oral narratives, cultural practices, and traditional performances, offering essential insights on the intersection of rituals, storytelling, and performance art. It is organized into four sections, each offering a comprehensive exploration of a distinct thematic area. Section I, Devotional Performance Narratives and Oral Tales, presents an integrated view of oral storytelling, devotional performances, and societal beliefs. Section II, Divine Possession and Cultural Practices, delves into divine and spiritual possession within Indian folklore and rituals. Section III, Sacred Unions and Ritual Narratives, focuses on rituals associated with marriage and motherhood. Finally, Section IV, Indian Folklore and the Resonance of Resistance, examines themes of resistance within folklore, including traditional forms such as grind-mill songs. This book offers a critical and comprehensive examination by scholars, academicians, and professionals in oral literature, with each chapter carefully constructed to bring together diverse perspectives. The book appeals to students, researchers, and individuals interested in folklore, cultural studies, and literature.
Contents
Oral Storytelling Practices of the Meiteis of Manipur in India's Northeast: Wari Leeba and Phunga Wari.- Articulating Culture through Oral Narratives: Documenting the Transformational Myths of the Garo community of Tripura and Assam.- Echoes of the Ancestors: Oral Performance Narratives in the Santhali Language.- Resonances from the Red Soil: Enduring Voices of the Oral Traditions of Purulia.- Reasserting and Rebuilding the Past: Listening Resistance in Maharashtra Dhangar Community's Orality and Folklore Praxis.- Grinding Culture and Singing Tradition of Maharashtra: Site of Cultural Confrontations between Segregated Sisters and Upper Caste Women.- Devotion, Rituals, and Symbolism: The Cult of Potaraj.- Fisher Women's Tales: Exploring Narratives and Perspectives from East Godavari.
