{"product_id":"nadia-jelar-lokdharma-bengali-version","title":"Nadia Jelar Lokdharma (Bengali Version)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"61\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"166\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p4dr26\" data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eAuthor: Prabir Pramanik\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18sv8pd\" data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"124\"\u003ePublisher: Bangiya Sahitya Samsad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ddy3d6\" data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"144\"\u003eLanguage: Bengali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1squwmo\" data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eISBN: 9788189827564\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"660\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"229\"\u003eNadia Jelar Lokdharma (Bengali Version)\u003c\/em\u003e is a pioneering study of the diverse folk religious traditions of Nadia district, examining their origins, development, and relationship with the region's social, cultural, and spiritual history. Combining historical inquiry with folklore studies and religious anthropology, the book presents a detailed exploration of the unique forms of popular faith that have flourished in one of Bengal's most significant cultural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"662\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eNadia occupies a special place in the religious history of Bengal as the birthplace of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChaitanya Mahaprabhu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, whose Bhakti movement emphasized devotion over ritual, challenged rigid caste distinctions, and encouraged a direct relationship between the devotee and the divine without dependence on religious intermediaries. Against this historical backdrop, the author investigates an important question: did the emergence of Nadia's folk religious traditions evolve under the influence of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu's teachings, or did these traditions develop independently through the experiences and beliefs of local communities?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1777\"\u003eThrough detailed analysis of individual folk religious practices, Prabir Pramanik examines the historical circumstances, social dynamics, and cultural factors that shaped the evolution of these traditions. The book explores how marginalized communities, local belief systems, regional customs, and popular spirituality interacted to create distinctive forms of worship that often existed alongside established religious institutions while maintaining their own identities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"2185\"\u003eRather than offering a purely descriptive account, the author adopts a critical and research-oriented approach to investigate the complex relationship between folk religion, social change, caste, identity, and regional history. His analyses reveal how folk religious traditions function not only as systems of belief but also as expressions of collective memory, social aspiration, and cultural resilience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2599\"\u003eWritten by a scholar deeply familiar with the cultural heritage of Nadia, the book combines meticulous research with accessible presentation. Drawing upon folklore studies, religious history, cultural anthropology, and historical analysis, \u003cem data-start=\"2427\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003eNadia Jelar Lokdharma\u003c\/em\u003e makes a valuable contribution to the academic study of Bengal's popular religious traditions and their continuing relevance in contemporary society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2871\"\u003eAn essential resource for students, researchers, historians, folklorists, and readers interested in Bengali culture, religious traditions, and folk belief systems, this book offers fresh perspectives on one of Bengal's most fascinating cultural and spiritual landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bangiya Sahitya Samsad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67145202499888,"sku":"BangiyaSahityaSamsad_0612","price":129.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/BangiyaSahityaSamsad_0612.jpg?v=1782453482","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/nadia-jelar-lokdharma-bengali-version","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}