TRIBAL RELIGION: Continuity and Change among the Tangkhul Naga

Book Details

• Author: Rimai Joy

• Brand: Rawat Publications

• Binding: Hardcover

• ISBN: 9788131610633

• Release Date: 01-12-2019

• Number of Pages: 248

About the Book

This anthropological study provides a comprehensive exploration of the indigenous religion of the Tanghkul Naga tribe of Manipur, Northeast India. The book traces the history of the Tanghkul Nagas’ traditional religion, known as Hao, detailing its rituals, festivals, customs, and practices. It further explores the transformative impact of Western missionary activities and the introduction of Christianity on the tribe's spiritual life.

The study focuses on the continuity and change within the religious institution, examining the shift from traditional Hao practices to Christian beliefs. The book also delves into the ongoing cultural renaissance within the community, where conscious efforts are being made to revive their nearly forgotten traditions and cultural practices. Through this work, Rimai Joy examines how indigenous religions adapt and transform when confronted with external influences while preserving core elements of their traditional beliefs.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Research Methodology and Fieldwork Experiences

3. Area and the People

4. Indigenous Traditional Religion

5. Dawn of Christianity

6. Christian Era

7. Continuity and Change

8. Conclusion

About the Author:
Rimai Joy is the Director of Research and Training at Ardent Foundation, an organization under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), Government of India. He specializes in the empowerment and upliftment of tribal communities in Northeast India. Rimai Joy holds a master's degree and PhD from the Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi. He has served as a University Teaching Assistant at Delhi University and as Assistant Professor at Amity University, Noida. He has published several national and international research articles, including his book Ecological Changes and Its Adaptation among the Lodha Tribe.