1 Introduction: A Proverb and Its Protagonists, Their Rituals and the Region

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface VII
3. Contents XI
4. 1 Introduction: A Proverb and Its Protagonists, Their Rituals and the Region 1
5. Part One: Kings, Subjects and Subaltern Sovereigns
6. 2 Some Pan-Indian Ideas about Kingship 41
7. 3 Indigenous Views on Kingship 64
8. 4 Kings and Tribes: History and Models of Their Relationships 108
9. Part Two: Proverbial Performances
10. 5 Royal Rituals in Comparative Perspective: The King’s Dasara 153
11. 6 Rituals of Rice and Rebellion: The Ganga Festival of the Joria 218
12. 7 Of Millet and Mounds: The Nandi Festival of the Joria 270
13. 8 A Festival of “Flowers:” The Bali Jatra of the Mali 312
14. 9 Transformations of the Dead: The Go’ter of the Gadaba 356
15. 10 Conclusion: Navigating Life 396
16. Appendix 1: Glossary of local terms (including botanical names) 405
17. Appendix 2: Myths 413
18. Appendix 3: Nandi song (Nandi git) 437
19. Bibliography 441
20. List of Tables 461
21. List of Maps 463
22. List of Photos 465
23. Index 467