Beda (Budga) Jangam: a nomadic tribe of southern India: it's religious journey from tribe to caste
Venkateshwarlu, Vibhudi
Beda (Budga) Jangam: a nomadic tribe of southern India: it's religious journey from tribe to caste /Vibhudi Venkateshwarlu - Hyderabad: Beda (Budga) jangam caste research centre, Srivani publications, 2023. - 418p.
This book presents an updated historical, sociological, and archaeological study of the Beda (Budga) Jangam community, addressing gaps in earlier research. It examines their origin, identity, and transformation from tribe to caste, using historical records, census data, and comparative cultural analysis. The study investigates three key issues: their relation to Vira-Saivism, experiences of untouchability, and tribal or caste status. It concludes that the Beda (Budga) Jangam are a distinct tribal community that later adopted Vira-Saivism but continued tribal practices and faced social discrimination. The work serves as an important resource for students, researchers, and policymakers in understanding the community’s history, identity, and social position in South India.
9789359802817
Budga Jangams--Nomads--India, South
305.899548 / VEN-B
Beda (Budga) Jangam: a nomadic tribe of southern India: it's religious journey from tribe to caste /Vibhudi Venkateshwarlu - Hyderabad: Beda (Budga) jangam caste research centre, Srivani publications, 2023. - 418p.
This book presents an updated historical, sociological, and archaeological study of the Beda (Budga) Jangam community, addressing gaps in earlier research. It examines their origin, identity, and transformation from tribe to caste, using historical records, census data, and comparative cultural analysis. The study investigates three key issues: their relation to Vira-Saivism, experiences of untouchability, and tribal or caste status. It concludes that the Beda (Budga) Jangam are a distinct tribal community that later adopted Vira-Saivism but continued tribal practices and faced social discrimination. The work serves as an important resource for students, researchers, and policymakers in understanding the community’s history, identity, and social position in South India.
9789359802817
Budga Jangams--Nomads--India, South
305.899548 / VEN-B