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Kudumi: From Plough to Power
The History, Identity, and Rise of India's Great Agrarian Community.
Within the broad context of India's social and cultural variety, the Kudumi/Kurmi community is a potent representation of perseverance, hard work and change. This community, which has strong roots in agricultural customs, has moved from the fields of rural India to new positions in contemporary politics, society, and the workplace.
The origins, migration, language, customs, and changing identity of the Kudumi/Kurmi people are traced throughout eastern India, including Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Bihar, as well as nearby areas like Nepal and Bangladesh, in this thorough and research-driven work.
What This Book Covers
- Ancient Origins & Historical Evolution
Discover the roots of the Kudumi community and their connection to early agricultural civilizations. - Migration & Geographic Presence
Understand how the community spread across eastern India and beyond, shaping regional cultures. - Social Structure & Identity
Explore clan systems, surnames like Mahato, Mahanta, Patel, Baghel, and their cultural significance. - Language & Cultural Heritage
Dive into Kudmali/Kurmali language, oral traditions, folk songs, and storytelling practices. - Festivals, Dance & Traditions
Experience vibrant celebrations like Tusu, Karam, and Sohrai, along with traditional dances such as Jhumar and the influence of Chhau. - Marriage & Social Customs
Learn about arranged marriages, engagement rituals, wedding ceremonies, and community feasts. - Funeral Rituals & Ancestor Worship
Gain insight into cremation traditions, mourning customs, and ancestral remembrance practices. - Widow Remarriage & Social Reform
Examine progressive traditions and their evolution in modern society.
This book is a cultural documentary and identity narrative rather than merely a historical description. It demonstrates how an agrarian community has adjusted to contemporary issues while maintaining its fundamental beliefs, customs, and unity in society.
This book offers insightful information about a group whose contributions to society are frequently disregarded yet extremely important, regardless of whether you are a researcher, student, legislator, or part of the Kudumi/Kurmi community.
About the Author
This book benefits from the analytical depth and cultural awareness of MIS expert and researcher Deepak Kumar Mahanta. He provides readers from a variety of academic fields with a fair, educational, and captivating story since he is passionate about recording social realities and local history.
A Story of Identity, Strength, and Transformation
This is the tale of a people who have cultivated not only land but also legacy, dignity, and a future from plough to power.
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