| Management number | 231962095 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | $6.89 | Model Number | 231962095 | ||
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Ethnographic Notes in Southern India: With 40 Plates presents a detailed, field‑level portrait of beliefs, rituals, and daily practices across southern communities. This edition surveys how people interpret omens, the evil eye, snake worship, and related customs, offering a window into traditional life and its social patterns.Drawing on firsthand observations, the work explores a wide range of topics—from temple rites and ceremonial tools to remedies, superstitions, and the everyday logic that guides communities. The material is presented in accessible prose, suitable for readers curious about cultural anthropology and the rich tapestry of southern India’s traditional world. Descriptions of omens, exorcisms, and protective charms used in daily life Accounts of snake worship, shrines, and related priestly practices Observations on ritual instruments, healing practices, and social roles Illustrative plates supplementing the ethnographic notesIdeal for readers of ethnography, history, and South Asian studies who want a grounded look at customary life and belief systems in the region. Read more
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