Socio-religious Reforms in Orissa in the 19th Century
Socio-religious Reforms in Orissa in the 19th Century

Author: Asit Kumar Patnaik

Publisher: Punthi-Pustak

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13:

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The Main Aim Of This Book Is To Present An Exhaustive And Comprehensive History Of Orissa During The 19Th Century In A Single Volume To Cater The Need Of The Students And Researchers.

Cultural History of Odisha
Cultural History of Odisha

Author: Mohammed Yamin

Publisher: Readworthy Publications

Published:

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 9350184303

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Historical knowledge could be a guide to understand the present and shape our future also. An important aspect of this book is to critically analyze the culture of Odisha. This book is to outline the emergence of Islam and its role on various aspects of Odishan way of life, of course, Odisha has been home of different tradition and customs from generation. With the entry of Islam, there were noticeable changes occurred in Odishan society, religion, historiography, art, architecture, painting, language, maritime trade and commercial intercourse. The culture of Odisha is full of continuity and enrichments. The history of Odisha during the post-Islamic involvement is a portrayal of reconciliation between the Hindus and the Muslims on various field. ln this book eighteen chapters have been dealt which are culturally associate with odisha. The cultural fusion of Odisha has been critically emphasized here.

Religion, Law and Power
Religion, Law and Power

Author: Ishita Banerjee-Dube

Publisher: Anthem Press

Published: 2009-07-01

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1843313472

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This book constructs an anthropological history of a subaltern religious formation, Mahima Dharma of Orissa, a large province in eastern India. Tracking the contingent making of a critical community over a hundred and forty year period, ‘Religion, Law and Power’ explores the interplay of distinct expressions of time and history, innovative reformulations of caste and Hinduism and distinct engagements with state and nation. This serves to unravel the wider entanglements of religion, history, law, modernity and power.

Impact of Islam on Orissan Culture
Impact of Islam on Orissan Culture

Author: Mohammed Yamin

Publisher: Readworthy

Published:

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 9350181029

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Consisting of plurality of religions and cultures, Orissa has been the home of different traditions. It presents reconciliation, mutual exchange and peaceful co-existence. The advent of Islam in Orissa led to further changes in the socio-cultural fabric of Orissan society. Tracing the advent and spread of Islam in Orissa, this book makes a comprehensive study of its impact on various aspects of Orissan society-religion, social set-up, literature, art and architecture, and economy. The role of Sufi saints and Bhakti poets towards creating harmonious relations between Hindus and Muslims has also been examined.

Religious History of Orissa
Religious History of Orissa

Author: Nihar Ranjan Patnaik

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 514

ISBN-13:

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Presents Essays By 29 Contributers From Usa, Germany And India That Trace The Evolution Of Religious In Orissa From Jainism To The Mahimadharma, Modern Religion Movements In The Present Century. Cover The Impact Of Religion On Art, Architecture, Language, Literature And Socio-Economic And Political Life Of The Orissan People Who Have Been Catholic In Their Attitude Towards Religion. Useful For Indlogists, Philosophers And Historian Of Religion.

Orissan History, Culture, and Archaeology
Orissan History, Culture, and Archaeology

Author: Sadasiba Pradhan

Publisher:

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 504

ISBN-13:

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The Essays Capture The Changing Contours Of Orissan Society, Economy, Religions, Cultural Life And Art Expressions. It Embraces Diverse Specificities From Every Epoch Of Orissan History And Focuses On Its Archaeological Remains, Ancient Maritime Activities, Vaisnavite Sculptures, Etc.