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100			_aMarbaniang, Kwor Shon
245		0	_aMain ceremonies of the Khasi
260			_aGuwahati _bVivekananda Kendra Institute of Culture _c2012
300			_a50p.
520			_aIt 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.
650			_aSocial and philosophical outlook - Khasi
700			_aSawian, Sitimon
700			_aRoy, Wallamphang
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