Main ceremonies of the Khasi

By:

Marbaniang, Kwor Shon

Contributor(s):

Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Guwahati Vivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture 2012Description: 50pISBN:

9789383079162

Subject(s):

Social and philosophical outlook - Khasi

DDC classification:

305.8 MAR

Summary: It is a compilation of three of the most important ceremonies of the Khasi -the naming, marriage and death ceremonies. These ceremonies demonstrate the cultural practices of a community; moreover, abiding social relationships come to the fore. The book, The Main Ceremonies of the Khasi, evidences the simplicity, elegance and depth of the Khasi social and philosophical outlook. The ceremonies, stemming out of a dharmic way of life, establishes the organic connection between the individual and the society in close relation with nature while simultaneously demonstrating the foresight of our ancestors.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode	Item holds
Donated Books	Gandhi Smriti Library	305.8 MAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		171477

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It is a compilation of three of the most important ceremonies of the Khasi -the naming, marriage and death ceremonies. These ceremonies demonstrate the cultural practices of a community; moreover, abiding social relationships come to the fore. The book, The Main Ceremonies of the Khasi, evidences the simplicity, elegance and depth of the Khasi social and philosophical outlook. The ceremonies, stemming out of a dharmic way of life, establishes the organic connection between the individual and the society in close relation with nature while simultaneously demonstrating the foresight of our ancestors.

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