About the Book: Chothe Indigenous Religion and Culture: a Sociological Study 1st
Vol.
The book is a monumental work on the Chothe an old tribe of Manipur, Northeast
India. It describes about the Chothes in a holistic manner concerning their
indigenous religion, mythology, origin, marriage, economy and political systems.
It also elaborates on their folk cultures like festivals, merit feasts,
folktales, folksongs, dance, music, games and sports. It reflects the changes of
their attitudes and worldviews from traditionalism to modernity. It also
provides a glimpse to the unsolved mystery regarding the identity of Pakhangpa
the first historical king of Manipur and his parentage. Besides, it provides
various sociological