Ritual of the Dead: Karbi <i>Chomangkan</i> Festival in Its Cultural Context
Like most tribal societies, the socio-religious system of the Karbis of Assam also largely conforms to the belief in magic, spirits, and the ancestor cult. The <i>Chomangkan</i> is one of the most important rituals of the Karbis and mirrors their philosophy of life and death. The Karbis...
Main Authors: | Laxmi Hansepi, Rena Laisram |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-06-01
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Series: | Religions |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/6/510 |
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