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Author: Sajal Nag

Black Magic Witchcraft and Occultism Secret Cultural Practices in India 1st Edition Table of contents:

Part I Tantra and Esoterism

Chapter 1 Vaishnavite Occult Practices in Medieval Assamese Society: A History of Acceptance and Defiance

I

II

III

IV

V

Notes

Chapter 2 Kecāikhātī, Eater of Raw Flesh: A Profile of the Multifaceted Goddess in the North-East

The Goddess of the Eastern Limit of Kåmarupa

The Tutelary Goddess of the Chutiyas

The Goddess Served by the Deoris, Tribal Priests

The Goddess and New Identity Construction of the Chutiyas

The Afterlife of the Goddess

Notes

Chapter 3 Witchcraft, Sorcery and Tantricism in the Khasi Pnar Society

Notes

Chapter 4 Magic, Religion and Mother Goddess Kamakhya: Esoteric Practices in Assam1

Sacred and Secret Rituals in the Yoni-Piṭha Kamakhya

The Blue Goddess And Tantric Rituals In The Yoni-Pitha Kamakhya

Magical And Religious Elements in the Yoni Pitha Kamakhya

Re-Visiting Boundaries Between Magic, Esoterism and Religion

Notes

References

Part II Practices of Occult

Chapter 5 Some Astronomical Beliefs in the North-East and other Parts of India*

Notes

Chapter 6 Remnants of Spiritual/Faith Healing System among the Lepcha and Limbu Communities in Sikkim

Introduction

Bongthing and Mun: Shaman, Among the Lepcha Community in Sikkim

Spiritual Healers Among The Limboo Community in Sikkim

Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 7 Leopard-Men in the Naga Hills

Notes

Chapter 8 U Thlen—The Snake Vampire: Belief and Practice among the Khasi

The Legend Of Snake Vampire

Colonial Record Of The Practice

Oral Tradition of the Origin

Christian Mission and Missionary Perspective

Variants of the Thlen Story

The Reality of Practice

Characterizing the Occult

Notes

Chapter 9 Chon Ritual and Head Hunting among the Kukis of North-East India

Their Settlements

Head Hunting and its Place in the Chon Ritual

The Warriors Dress

Notes

Chapter 10 Human Sacrifice in Assam*

Human Sacrifices Amongst the Koches

Amongst the Kacharies

Amongst the Chutiyas

Amongst the Tipperas

Amongst the Jaintia

Conclusion

Chapter 11 Bej Bejali in the Assamese Socio-cultural Context

Lessons on the Definition of Domains

The Cultural Practice of Doing Mantras

The Nature of the Practice

Divination

Diagnosis

Remedy

Mantras as a Practical Tool

Sources of Practical Mantras

The Cultural Logic of Mantras

Cultural Conceptions of Power

Cultural Dispositions

Cultural Schemas

Bej Bejali as Indigenous Counselling Systems

Counselling Sessions as a Window Into a World View

Final Thoughts

Notes

Chapter 12 Mayong: The Land of the Occult

Kamarupa the Land of Magic

The Principality of Mayong

Magical Mayong

Genesis and Practices of Tantra and Mantra

Chronicling of the Occult

The Bej of Mayong

The Historical Origin of the Bej or Ojha of Mayong

Influences of Magical and Mantra Practices on the Society

Magic as Cure

Preservation of Occult Culture

Notes

Part III Magic, Supernaturalism and Divinity

Chapter 13 Magical Attributes: Some Glimpses from Medieval India

Notes

Chapter 14 The Divine Origin, but Not Right, of Khasi Kings

Notes

Chapter 15 Supernatural Belief of the Kuki: A Case Study of Witchcraft and its Cures

Kaose in the Oral Traditions of the Kukis

Witch Hunting and Punishment

Procedures of Curing by the Village Medicine Man

The Impact

Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 16 ‘White Magic’ Practices of the Adivasis of Jungle Mahals: A Different World View

Magic, Magicians, Body and Disease

Adivasi Notion of Body

Various Bodies in History

Notion of Disease

Diagnosis and Treatment

Methods of Collection of Medicinial Plants

Process of Drug Preparation

Healing Factors

Baday khanem ran/Bañkhan bir sahan.32

Conclusion

Acknowledgement

Notes

Chapter 17 Satanic Cult among the Christian Tribes of the North-East India

Introduction

Satanic Practices in the North-East India

Mizoram

Manipur

Nagaland

Meghalaya

Symbols and Signs

The Cause

Preventive Measures Against Satanic Cults

Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 18 Sylvan Spirits and Cultural Practices in Assam

Locating The Study on Sylvan Spirits

Assam and the Sylvan Spirits

A Field View from the Twentyfirst Century

Conclusion

Notes

Part IV Witchcraft and Witch Hunting

Chapter 19 Witchcraft Viewed through the Legal Lens in Jharkhand: A Study of Witchcraft Practices and the Anti- Witchcraft Law in Jharkhand

I Who is a Witch and What is Her Craft: Perceptions and Understandings of the Tribal Communities of Jharkhand

II Witches and Loose Women: Modes of Violence and Persecution

III The Anti-Witchcraft Laws in Jharkhand

Notes

References

Chapter 20 Witchcraft: Power Relations and Totemism of the Bodos

Introduction

Bodos and Totemism

Power of Bodo Women

Religious Belief System

Power Relations and Tribal Society

Power Relations and Gender

Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 21 Notions of Witchcraft among the Khamtis of Arunachal Pradesh

Introduction

Locating Study Area

Belief in Witchcraft and Related Practices Among the Khamtis

Origin of Witchcraft and Related Practices in Khamti Society

Notions of Witchcraft and Taboo Practices

Discussion and Conclusion

Notes

References

Chapter 22 Society, Belief and Practice: Witchcraft and Witch Hunting in Assam

Witchcraft: Origin and Development in Assam

Witch Hunting

Reconstructing the History Incidents of Witch Hunting in Assam

Notes

Chapter 23 The Enchanted Community: Kaose and Doi (Witchcraft) among the Kukis of North-East India

Of Savage Modern Men: Two Electrifying Episodes

Defining Kaose and Doi

Mythical Origin of Kaose and Doi

‘As They Said’: Characters of Kaose and Doi

Fear, Hate and Vengeance: Criminalization of Kaose and Doi

Myth or Reality: Understanding Kaose and Doi

Social and Political Background

Politics of Defamation: Kaose and Doi As Product of Neighbourhood Tension

Politics of Defamation: Kaose and Doi As Product of Community Conflicts

Kaose and Doi As a Social Construct

Why Do We Need To Study Kaose Now?: A Missive To Kuki Readers

The Road Ahead

Notes

References

Chapter 24 Witchcraft, Witch Hunting, Gender and Property Relationship

Case Study 1 Victim: Ainu Boro, Age 26; Village: Binyakhata, Kokrajhar District

Case Study 2 Victim: Praffulla Basumatary and His Wife, Occupation: Retired Principal of Udalguri College

Case Study 3

Case Study 4

Case Study 5

Case Study 6

Case Study 7

Case Study 8

Case Study 9

Case Study 10

Case Study 11

Case Study 12

Case Study 13

Notes

Chapter 25 Women as Witches, Women as Homo Sacer: A Study of Contemporary Witch Hunting

Introduction

Witch Hunting in India

Witch Hunting in North-East India

Causes of Witch Hunting

Agamben and Witch Hunting in Assam and Elsewhere

Notes

Chapter 26 Witchcraft Practices in the Plantations of Upper Assam: A Case of the Santhals

Introduction

The Habitat and People

Practice of Witchcraft Among Santhals

Notes

Chapter 27 Magic and Witchcraft (Dawi) among the Mizos

Dawithiam and the Practice of Dawi

Counter-Magic (Dawi Sut )

Dawithiamrawt (Mass Killing of Dawithiam)

Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 28 Practice of Witchcraft among the Adis of Arunachal Pradesh

Introduction

Meaning and Discourse on Witchcraft in Indigenous Societies

The Habitat, People and Myths of Origin

Belief and Practice of Witchcraft Among the Adis

Conclusion

Notes

Chapter 29 Practice of Witchcraft among the Rabhas of Assam

Benevolent Deities With Their Functions

Malevolent Deities of the Rabhas

Beliefs About the Witches

Activities of the Witches

Division of Witches

Notes

Chapter 30 Contextualizing Witch Hunting Practices in Assam

Conclusion

References

Contributors

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