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The Badagas of the Nilagiri District

Madras Christian College Magazine9 • Published In 1892 • Pages: 753-764, 830-843

By: Natesa Sastri, S. M..

Abstract
This source provides an overview of select aspects of Badaga society and religion during the late 19th century. The topics covered include migration history, caste organization and characteristics, male and female initiation rites, religious initiation, marriage, village political organization, and funeral ceremonies.
Subjects
Religious denominations
Burial practices and funerals
Dying
Community heads
Community councils
Division of labor by gender
Gender status
Arranging a marriage
Puberty and initiation
Nuptials
culture
Badaga
HRAF PubDate
2005
Region
Asia
Sub Region
South Asia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Unknown
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Gerald Reid ; 1989
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1890
Coverage Place
Nilgiri Hills, Tamil Nadu State, India
Notes
S. M. Natesa Sastri
LCSH
Badaga (Indic people)