02458cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000590011324500380017226400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650802320042752013070065953400450196665300220201170000510203385600430208499900170212757520UtSlPG20260610134327.0mcr n260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGR1 aJackson, A. M. T.q(Arthur Mason Tippetts),d1866-190910aFolk Lore Notes. Vol. II—Konkan 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2018  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2018-07-16  aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
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made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Folk Lore Notes. Vol. II—Konkan" by A. M. T. Jackson is a compilation of cultural and religious practices related to folklore, written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the intricate belief systems and rituals of the people inhabiting the Konkan region, revealing how nature, deities, and local customs intertwine within their daily lives. It serves as an anthropological exploration of indigenous worship and traditions, highlighting the significance of various local deities, nature spirits, and seasonal festivals.  The opening of this volume focuses on the worship of nature powers and minor local deities, emphasizing the caste dynamics involved in these practices. A. M. T. Jackson illustrates how lower castes typically serve as priests to local deities, such as the village goddesses and minor gods associated with agriculture, fertility, and health. The text elaborates on specific rituals, such as the daily offerings to the Sun and the reverence for natural elements like sacred rivers and springs, as well as mythological explanations for phenomena like eclipses. The opening sets the stage for a deeper understanding of the rich spiritual landscape and the cultural importance of these practices among the Konkan communities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFolklore -- India1 aEnthoven, R. E.q(Reginald Edward),d1869-195240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57520  c98349d98349