TY  - BOOK
AU  - Venkateshwarlu, Vibhudi
TI  - Beda (Budga) Jangam: a nomadic tribe of southern India: it's religious journey from tribe to caste
SN  - 9789359802817
U1  - 305.899548 
PY  - 2023///
CY  - Hyderabad
PB  - Beda (Budga) jangam caste research centre, Srivani publications
KW  - Budga Jangams
KW  - Nomads
KW  - India, South
N2  - 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
ER  -