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Bishnupriya manipuri marriage system

 The institution of Marriage in Bishnupriya Manipuri society is based on the Hindu pattern and mostly Aryan and non-Aryan elements having certain traditional customs. Out of the eight kind of marriage as referred in the Monu Songhita only Brahma (Based upon Vedic Rites) and Kanya or Prajapatya are prevalent in the Society. The marriage takes place after the proposals made by the Parents or guardians of the would-be bride-groom. During the marriage ceremony, special kind of rules and customs are observed. These customs include Waroupath, Hijapath, Lohong, Koina Thilkarani,Tindinkar Chana, Pachor bhat,Phamlokpa etc.    The swayamvara, another kind of marriage that was in vogue in the early period, is unknown to Manipur, but there is the practice of Gandharva (secret union) system . The secret marriage of Arjuna with Chitrangoda, the princes of Manipur, suggests as the Gandharva style of marriage. Marriage is restricted within this community.There is the restriction of marri...
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Bishnupriya Manipuri Community and Culture : An Ethnographic and Performative Study (Material)

  Chapter 1: Introduction Research objectives, significance, scope, methodology (ethnography, interviews, fieldwork, and performance analysis). Theoretical framework (ethnography, cultural studies, performance theory). Literature review (previous studies on Bishnupriya Manipuri, Manipuri culture, performance traditions). Chapter 2: Historical Background and Origin Migration theories of Bishnupriya Manipuri people. Links with ancient Manipur, Tripura, Assam, and Bengal. Oral traditions and community narratives about origin. Colonial accounts and scholarly debates on identity. Chapter 3: Settlement and Socio-Cultural Life Geographical spread (Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Bangladesh). Community structure, kinship, and village organization. Occupations, economy, traditional crafts. Role of women in family and community Chapter 4 :  Language, Literature, and Oral Traditions   Bishnupriya Manipuri language (Indo-Aryan with Meite...
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The Bishnupriya Manipuri Community and Culture: An Ethnographic and Performative Study

Table of Contents   Chapter 1: Introduction  Chapter 2: Historical Background of the Bishnupriya Manipuri Community Chapter 3: Community Life And Social Practices Chapter 4:  Religious and Ritual Practices Chapter 5:  Performative Traditions Chapter 6: Ethnographic Observations Chapter 7:  Contemporary Issues Chapter 8:  Conclusion Suggested Dissertation Structure 1. Introduction Background of the study (Bishnupriya Manipuri community: origin, migration, present distribution in Assam, Tripura, Bangladesh). Rationale of choosing this topic. Objectives of the study. Research questions. Methodology (ethnographic + performative analysis). 2. Historical Background of the Bishnupriya Manipuri Origin theories of the community. Settlement patterns. Language, script, literature. Socio-cultural identity and struggles. 3. Community Life and Social Practices Marriage customs, festivals, folk traditions. Dress, f...
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