Fairs and Festivals of India (Chhattisgarh, Dadar and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh)

A complete benchwork on the rich indian cultural heritage in respect of fairs and festivals of india’s all regions, from north to south, west to east, north east region and central india, their sociocultural, religions and economic significance and value, their support with the human society, in five comprehensive volume covering all the 28 states and 7 union territories very useful for social scientists, teachers and researchers in india and abroad.Being a huge subcontinent, India is wellknown for its charm and beauty. Culturally, its contribution is fairly rich not only in Asia, but all over the world. This vast nation is most significant for its pompous, colourful fairs and festivals. Virtually, each city, town and village celebrates its fair with much eclat in which men, women and young boys and girls participate in large numbers. Being a social gathering, normally an annual feature, the people are clad in colourful costumes and thus depicts a colourful and wonderful world in several regions, viz., from North to South, West to East, NorthEastern region and Central India. The book consisting of five comprehensive volumes covers all the 28 states and 7 union territories.
The author has weaved the theme in a very systematic manner, and has been careful to maintain religious and cultural identity. Thus these five volumes contain numerous facts and figures which are very useful for social scientists, teachers and researchers in India and abroad.