Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents VII
3. Contents IX
4. Illustrations XIX
5. Bibliography of the Writings of William G. Archer XXXIII
6. Author's Preface XXXVII
7. The Marriage Ritual 1
8. The Ritual Symbols 3
9. Synopsis of the Marriage Ritual 14
10. Marriage Songs 53
11. The Technique of Bhojpuri Poetry 55
12. Songs of Good Omen (Sägun) 58
13. The Dowry (Tilak) 60
14. The Marriage of Shiva (Shiva Ka Biwäh) 61
15. Morning Song (Prätkäli) 70
16. Turmeric Anointment (Haldï) 71
17. Songs of Ornamentation (Sehalä) 72
18. Spells to Protect the Betrothed (Jog and Torn) 82
19. Songs for Marriage (Biwäh) 88
20. Auspicious Songs (Mangal) 101
21. Song of Married Joy (Sohäg) 106
22. Obstruction Songs (Rokä) 107
23. Blessing the Groom (Parichhan) 111
24. Songs of the Bridal Chamber (Kohbar) 112
25. Songs for the Groom's Party (Jewanär) 114
26. Songs of the Groom's Anointment (Äbtauni) 117
27. Interludes and Codas (Jhümar and Tapä) 119
28. Songs of Childbearing and Love 127
29. Songs of Love (Dohä and Dohä) 129
30. Birth Songs (Sohar) 139
31. Rites of Tonsure (Mundan) 153
32. Songs to the Goddess (Chaitä and Mätä) 156
33. Songs of the Rainy Season (Chaumäsa) 158
34. Songs of Amusement (Kajalï and Barsätï) 164
35. Grinding Songs (Jatsär) 168
36. Notes 171