Puruliyar Gramin Hat (Bengali Version)

Book Details

• Author: Shib Shankar Singh
• Publisher: Prachya Paschatya
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9788198064073
• Pages: 88
• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

Puruliyar Gramin Hat (Bengali Version) by Shib Shankar Singh is an insightful study of the traditional rural markets of Purulia and their vital role in shaping the social, economic, and cultural life of the region. More than mere centers of trade, rural hats have historically functioned as vibrant meeting grounds where diverse communities come together, exchange goods, ideas, customs, and experiences.

The book explores how these marketplaces serve as important institutions within local society, reflecting the everyday realities and cultural heritage of rural life. Through detailed observation and analysis, the author highlights the significance of hats as spaces where food habits, clothing traditions, festivals, folk practices, crafts, and community relationships are continuously shared and renewed.

In addition to their economic function, rural hats act as centers of social interaction and communication. They provide opportunities for people from different villages and backgrounds to meet, exchange information, build relationships, and maintain cultural continuity. As such, these marketplaces become living expressions of local identity and collective memory.

Focusing on the unique context of Purulia, the book offers valuable insights into the region’s folk culture, rural economy, and social history. It serves as an important resource for researchers, students, cultural historians, anthropologists, and readers interested in rural studies and the cultural traditions of Bengal.

Published by Prachya Paschatya, Puruliyar Gramin Hat (Bengali Version) is a meaningful contribution to the documentation and understanding of local heritage and grassroots cultural practices.