{"product_id":"howrahr-sang-sangskriti","title":"Howrahr Sang Sangskriti","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Debashis Ghosh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ananda Publisher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bengali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789350401125\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 176\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 311 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHowrahr Sang Sangskriti\u003c\/em\u003e by Debashis Ghosh takes readers on a historical and cultural journey into the forgotten world of \u003cem\u003eSang\u003c\/em\u003e culture in Howrah, revealing a treasure trove of local traditions, songs, and the socio-political undercurrents that shaped them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lost Folk Culture of Howrah\u003c\/strong\u003e: The book sheds light on the rich heritage of \u003cem\u003eSang\u003c\/em\u003e culture from the villages of Howrah, which, despite their deep roots, have been lost to history. The songs, often mocking societal flaws or covertly criticizing British rule, were an essential part of the region's folk tradition but were neglected over time due to a lack of preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial and Political Commentary\u003c\/strong\u003e: The \u003cem\u003eSang\u003c\/em\u003e songs didn’t just entertain; they critiqued social issues and offered biting satire against the colonial government. In some instances, they became so politically charged that performing them led to arrests. This book uncovers how these songs served as both cultural expressions and forms of resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ghosh weaves in the significant events of the time, including the \u003cem\u003eSwadeshi Movement\u003c\/em\u003e, the Second World War, and the Bengal Famine of 1943, highlighting how these major incidents influenced the \u003cem\u003eSang\u003c\/em\u003e culture and its lyrical content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegional Identity and Cultural Revival\u003c\/strong\u003e: Through this exploration of Howrah's regional heritage, Ghosh brings to life the stories of forgotten artists, their struggles, and their impact on Bengali folk music. The book serves as a valuable documentation of how a region's cultural identity has evolved through its music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural Preservation\u003c\/strong\u003e: By focusing on the loss and decline of this cultural form, the author calls attention to the importance of preserving regional traditions and how even small, localized art forms can contribute to a broader understanding of a nation’s heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is essential for anyone interested in the folk traditions of Bengal, the intersection of culture and politics, and the historical narrative of resistance through art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ananda Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49494494118192,"sku":"AnandaPublishers_9789350401125","price":190.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/ananda-publishers-book-default-title-howrahr-sang-sangskriti-40071937524016.jpg?v=1775976268","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/howrahr-sang-sangskriti","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}