Prachin Banglar Loukik Dhormobishash, Kingbodonti o Kahini

Book Details

• Publisher: Parul Prakashani

• Author: Dr. Pradyot Kumar Maity

• Editor: Dr. Kalipada Pradhan

• Language: Bengali

• Cover Type: Paperback

• ISBN: 9789388303613

About the Book

প্রাচীন বাংলার লৌকিক ধর্মবিশ্বাস, কিংবদন্তী ও কাহিনী is a remarkable academic treatise authored by the renowned historian Dr. Pradyot Kumar Maity and edited by Dr. Kalipada Pradhan. Originally penned in 1966, this essay was first commissioned by Dr. Benoychandra Sen, a distinguished Indologist and Research Professor at Government Sanskrit College, Calcutta, for an anthology titled The Culture of Bengal. However, the planned publication never materialized, prompting the author to release this valuable work as a standalone book.

This book presents a concise yet insightful exploration into the folk religious practices, legends, and narratives that shaped the cultural and spiritual fabric of ancient Bengal. It delves into the deep-rooted beliefs of the people, tracing the evolution of their ritualistic lives, indigenous myths, and oral traditions.

Though not an exhaustive volume, this work offers a vital framework for understanding the popular religious consciousness of early Bengal. It is an indispensable resource for scholars, students, and readers interested in Indology, Bengali heritage, and South Asian religious history.