Encyclopaedia of Art and Culture in India(Manipur) VOL. 23 - Hardcover

About The Author:- Gopal Bhargava, a prolific writer and education at Lucknow University. He is a senior official in Town and Country Planning Organization. He has contributed several research papers on urban development. Contents:- Contents, Introduction 11, 1. Cultural Changes Over Period of Time 17, Ancient Period—Manipur of the Mahabharata—, Ancient Imphal—Culture—Medieval Times—, Vaishnavism—Ramanandi Cult—Religion and Will, of King—Modern Times—Contributions—Impact of, War on Imphal—Mini-Metropolis—Modern Games, and Manipur., 2. Religions 29, Shrines and Graves—Deities from Water—Rituals, and Rites—Moral Monotheism—God in, Battlefield—God-fearing Community—Gods as, Ancestors—Myths—Soul and Creation Story—, Viewpoint on soul after Death—Later Meitei, Thought—Belief in Karma—Pains of Life—, Salvation (Mukti)—Paths of Realising God—Path, of Bhakti—Changes in Tribal Religion—, Christianity—Religious-Minded Society—, Bishnupur—Imphal—Nongmaijing Hill—Saraswati, Kunda—Hiyangthang Village—Kaina—Moirang, Village—Koubru Mountain Peak—Other Places., 3. Education and Learning 53, Human Behaviour and Education—Different Sets, of Experiences—Education in the State of, Manipur—Modern Education—Rapid Expansion of, Education : Need of the Hour., 4. Position of Women 63, Imphal : Mirror of Manipuri Life—Women’s Bazar, in Imphal : A Unique Feature—War and Women—, Woman Labour: An Accepted Norm—Brave and, Hard Working Men—Women in Men’s World—, Female Child not Unwanted—Status of Primitive, Women—Cleanliness—Features and Complexion—, Dress—Role in Household and Society—, Comparative Status—Educated Women—Female, Jatra., 5. Society and Community Life 79, Amusements—Wrestling—Dancing and, Amusement—Series of Dances—Folk Songs—Folkdance—, Food and Drinks—Ancestor Worship—, Nature Worship—Worship of Deities —Rites and, Rituals—Inheritance Laws—Manipuri Social Life, and Caste.