2005 — This scientifically researched 27 volume Encyclopaedia of Art and culture in India is a vast treasure of knowledge and information on 28 States and seven Union Territories. Each volume contains an Introduction on the particular state describing its origin, history, geography, economy, and 23 chapters on topics ranging from the cultural change over period of time from the very early period to the modern times to religion, pursuit of education, position of women, society and community life, the marriage systems, scholars and their works, paintings and sculpture, dance, drama, music, food habits, dress and ornaments, depressed class culture, kinship relations, language and literature archaeological and anthropological findings, religious centres, museums, archives, libraries and literary societies, fairs and festivals, custom related to birth and death rituals and rites, folklores, folktales, myths and legends, and globalization and urbanization of culture. The entire mass of information and knowledge has been painstakingly researched, written and edited with the anthropological point of view, that makes this encyclopaedia all the more valuable for purpose of scholars in different disciplines, social scientists, teacher and students. Gopal Bhargava, a prolific writer and education at Lucknow University. He is a senior official in Town and Country Planning Organization. He has contributed several research papers on urban development. Contents, Introduction 11, 1. Cultural Changes Over Period of Time 17, Ancient Period—Manipur of the Mahabharata—, Ancient Imphal—Culture—Medieval Times—, Vaishnavism—Ramanandi Cult—Religion and Will, of King—Modern Times—Contributions—Impact of, War on Imphal—Mini-Metropolis—Modern Games, and Manipur., 2. Religions 29, Shrines and Graves—Deities from Water—Rituals, and Rites—Moral Monotheism—God in, Battlefield—God-fearing Community—Gods as, Ancestors—Myths—Soul and Creation Story—, Viewpoint on soul after Death—Later Meitei, Thought—Belief in Karma—Pains of Life—, Salvation (Mukti)—Paths of Realising God—Path, of Bhakti—Changes in Tribal Religion—, Christianity—Religious-Minded Society—, Bishnupur—Imphal—Nongmaijing Hill—Saraswati, Kunda—Hiyangthang Village—Kaina—Moirang, Village—Koubru Mountain Peak—Other Places., 3. Education and Learning 53, Human Behaviour and Education—Different Sets, of Experiences—Education in the State of, Manipur—Modern Education—Rapid Expansion of, Education : Need of the Hour., 4. Position of Women 63, Imphal : Mirror of Manipuri Life—Women’s Bazar, in Imphal : A Unique Feature—War and Women—, Woman Labour: An Accepted Norm—Brave and, Hard Working Men—Women in Men’s World—, Female Child not Unwanted—Status of Primitive, Women—Cleanliness—Features and Complexion—, Dress—Role in Household and Society—, Comparative Status—Educated Women—Female, Jatra., 5. Society and Community Life 79, Amusements—Wrestling—Dancing and, Amusement—Series of Dances—Folk Songs—Folkdance—, Food and Drinks—Ancestor Worship—, Nature Worship—Worship of Deities —Rites and, Rituals—Inheritance Laws—Manipuri Social Life, and Caste., 6. The Marriage System 95, Rule for Warriors—Exogamy—The Marriage, Price—Cash or Kind Payment—Mode of Paying—, Polygamy—Remarriage—Permanent Union—, Divorce—The Kabui Marriage—Contract between, Parents—Bride Price—Meitei Marriage—Marriage, Conditions—Mongoloid Type—Manipur Nagas—, Thadous Kukis., 7. Scholars and Their Works 123, Early Literature and Scholars—Elangbam, Dinamani Singh (1940)—Elangbam Nilakanta, Singh (1928)—Elangbam Rajnikant Singh (1929)—, Kangham Padmakumar Singh (1934)—, Khumanthem Ibohal Singh (1925)—Khwairakpam, Chaoba Singh (1896 – 1952)—onthoujam Labango, Singh (1750 – 1820)—Lairenmayum Iboongohal, Singh (1895 – 1966)—Laishram Samarendra Singh, (1925)—Lamabam Viramani Singh (1952)—, Maharajkumari Binodini Devi (1922)., 8. Paintings and Sculpture 135, Painting—Notable Artists—N. Bhadra Singh—R.K., Yumjao Singh—H. Shymo Singh—Shyamo, Sharma—H. Goura Singh—Women Painters—, New Generation Artists—Sculpture—Idol-making., 6 Encyclopaedia of Art and Culture in India (Manipur), 9. Dance 147, Characteristic Features—Dance Categories—, Laiharaoba—Laiharaoba Types—Centre of, Patronage—Ras Lilas—Rasas Types—Udukhol—, Gosthalila—Gouralila—Pung Cholomg/Mridanga, Kirtan—Khamaba and Jhoibi Dance—Sacred, Dances—Manipuri Rasa—Kunja Rasa—Vasanta, Rasa—Maharasa—Utakhala Rasa—Rakhala Rasa., 10. Drama 165, Folk Play—Theatre and Jatras—Yatra—Manipuri, Sumanglila—The Children Jatra—Ishei Lila—, Ipom—Histrionic—Intellectuals Dedication., 11. Music 173, Nada—Rasa and Music : A Great Combination—, Musical Instruments in Rasa—Some Famous, Manipuri Musical Instruments Khng, (Chordaphone)—Pung (Membranophone)—Sheng, Kheng., 12. Food Habits 179, General Trends of Food Consumption among, Tribes Consumption of Staples—Pulses—Roots and, Tubers—Vegetables—Non-vegetarian Foods—Milk, and Milk Products—Nuts and Oilseeds—Fats and, Oils—Fruits—Sugar and Jaggery—Spices and, Condiments—Food Habits of Manipuris—Staple, Food—Flesh-eating —Tobacco —Beverages and, Drinks—Special Dishes and Curries., 13. Dress and Ornaments 189, Dress and Ornaments—Importance of, Ornaments—Dancing Dress—Rain Shield—, Traditional Tribal Dresses—Warrior’s Dress—, Kabui’s Dress—Marring’s Dress—Hair Style—, Tangkhul Tribes—Mao and Maram Nagas—The, Chirus—Tattoing—Ornaments—Mao, Maram and, Mayang Khong Groups., CONTENTS:- 7, 14. Depressed Class Culture 207, Dress—Tattoing—Customs—Child birth—Death, Rituals—Choungmu Marriage—Sahapsat—Kijam, Mang—Mankag—Sumkhao Sat Tan Man—Civic, Funds—Young Men’s House., 15. Kinship Relations 225, Tuchas—Luongman—Becha—Set Patterns—, Mother’s Brother—Different Categories—Henongah, and Hegang—Family Type—Formalities—, Cross-Cousin Marriages—Corpse-Price., 16. Language and Literature 251, Literature—Early Literature—Old Manipur—, Gharib Newaz Times—Modern Literature—, Creative Literature—Rich Poetry—Popular, Writers—Progress in Novels., 17. Archaeological and Anthropological Findings 267, Archaeology—Ten Temples—Mongoloid Type—, Manipur Nagas—Thadous Kukis—The Chief’s, Powers., 18. Religious Centres 283, Bishnupur—Imphal—Nongmaijing Hill—Saraswati, Kunda—Hiyangthang Village—Kaina—Moirang, Village—Koubru Mountain Peak—Other Places., 19. Museums and Libraries 289, Imphal Museum—Exploration at Mongjam, District, Impahl—Exploration at Nongpok-Keithelmanbi, District Senapati—INA Memorial Hall—Libraries, and Literary Organistation—Manipuri Sahitya, Parishad—Important Works and Scholars—Modern, Creative Literature—Drama—Rich Poetic Works—, Need for Libraries., 20. Fairs and Festivals 297, Baruni Festival—Chumpha Festival—Durga Puja—, Kwakjatra—Gan-Ngai Festival—Janmastami—, 8 Encyclopaedia of Art and Culture in India (Manipur), Ningol Chakkouba—Rath Yatra (Kang)—Yarra, Festival—The Longest Festival in the World—Holi, of Holi., 21. Customs 319, Creation of the World—Natural Phenomena—, Dreams and Omens—Kabui Superstitions—, Sickness and Faith Healing—Birth Related, Customs—Birth Ceremonies—Naming, Ceremonies—Toga Virilis—Death Ceremonies—, Ordinary—Spirit of the Dead—The “Kathi Kasham”, Feast., 22. Folklore and Folk Stories 347, Folk-tales—Tangkhul—Sopvoma or Mao Naga—, Khoirao Naga—Kabui—Maring—Some More, Tales—Why Wild Pig Eat the Crops—Why Rats Eat, the Rice—The Origin of the Catfish—Why the, Crow is Black—The Sun and the Cock—How Koio, got its Name—The Story of Salunaru—The Girl, who had a Tree for Her Lover—Folk Songs—The, Bird Replies—The Chantongia Man Sings—The, Yongyimsen Man Replies., 23. Globalisation of Culture 365, Manipur Tribes—Antiquity—Festivals—Composite, Culture—Meiteir Tradition and Thought—The, Gurus and Guru Kripa—Manipuri Dance—Polo:, Manipur’s Gift., Index 373 The Title 'Indian Affairs Annual 2005 (Parliament) written/authored/edited by Mahendra Gaur(Ed.)', published in the year 2005. The ISBN 9788178354637 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 319 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Kalpaz Publications. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Political Science / Reference / Dictionary / Encyclopaedia. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:- Vol. 4th
