{"product_id":"kudumi-deepak-kumar-mahanta-9798253328309","title":"Kudumi: From Plough to Power","description":"\u003cb\u003eKudumi: From Plough to Power\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe History, Identity, and Rise of India's Great Agrarian Community.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWithin the broad context of India's social and cultural variety, the Kudumi\/Kurmi community is a potent representation of perseverance, hard work and change. This community, which has strong roots in agricultural customs, has moved from the fields of rural India to new positions in contemporary politics, society, and the workplace. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe origins, migration, language, customs, and changing identity of the Kudumi\/Kurmi people are traced throughout eastern India, including Odisha, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Bihar, as well as nearby areas like Nepal and Bangladesh, in this thorough and research-driven work. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat This Book Covers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAncient Origins \u0026amp; Historical Evolution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDiscover the roots of the Kudumi community and their connection to early agricultural civilizations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMigration \u0026amp; Geographic Presence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderstand how the community spread across eastern India and beyond, shaping regional cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSocial Structure \u0026amp; Identity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore clan systems, surnames like Mahato, Mahanta, Patel, Baghel, and their cultural significance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLanguage \u0026amp; Cultural Heritage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDive into Kudmali\/Kurmali language, oral traditions, folk songs, and storytelling practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFestivals, Dance \u0026amp; Traditions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExperience vibrant celebrations like \u003cb\u003eTusu, Karam, and Sohrai\u003c\/b\u003e, along with traditional dances such as \u003cb\u003eJhumar\u003c\/b\u003e and the influence of \u003cb\u003eChhau\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMarriage \u0026amp; Social Customs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn about arranged marriages, engagement rituals, wedding ceremonies, and community feasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFuneral Rituals \u0026amp; Ancestor Worship\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGain insight into cremation traditions, mourning customs, and ancestral remembrance practices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWidow Remarriage \u0026amp; Social Reform\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExamine progressive traditions and their evolution in modern society.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Book Matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a cultural documentary and identity narrative rather than merely a historical description. It demonstrates how an agrarian community has adjusted to contemporary issues while maintaining its fundamental beliefs, customs, and unity in society. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book offers insightful information about a group whose contributions to society are frequently disregarded yet extremely important, regardless of whether you are a researcher, student, legislator, or part of the Kudumi\/Kurmi community. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book benefits from the analytical depth and cultural awareness of MIS expert and researcher \u003cb\u003eDeepak Kumar Mahanta\u003c\/b\u003e. He provides readers from a variety of academic fields with a fair, educational, and captivating story since he is passionate about recording social realities and local history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA Story of Identity, Strength, and Transformation\u003cbr\u003eThis is the tale of a people who have cultivated not only land but also legacy, dignity, and a future from plough to power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Deepak Kumar Mahanta\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798253328309\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/23\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 374\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.93d","brand":"Deepak Kumar Mahanta","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997744214271,"sku":"9798253328309","price":14.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/kudumi-deepak-kumar-mahanta-9798253328309","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}