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The Badagas of the Nilagiri District
Madras Christian College Magazine • 9 • 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.
- 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)