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Cholistani Hindu Culture: An Ethnography of Megwal Tribe

Abdul Razzaq Shahid, Kashif Jamil

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Few works are available on Cholistan but not a single work has yet been appeared on Cholistani Hindu Tribes. An attempt has been made to highlight the cultural anthropology of Meghwal Hindu Tribe of Cholistan. This paper is based upon observations, group discussions, and interviews of Meghwal Representatives. However, secondary sources have also been used where necessary. Cultural anthropology of Meghwal Tribe has been discussed under three sections: Rituals, Religion and Culture.

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Few works are available on Cholistan but not a single work has yet been appeared on Cholistani Hindu Tribes. An attempt has been made to highlight the cultural anthropology of Meghwal Hindu Tribe of Cholistan. This paper is based upon observations, group discussions, and interviews of Meghwal Representatives. However, secondary sources have also been used where necessary. Cultural anthropology of Meghwal Tribe has been discussed under three sections: Rituals, Religion and Culture.

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Few works are available on Cholistan but not a single work has yet been appeared on Cholistani Hindu Tribes. An attempt has been made to highlight the cultural anthropology of Meghwal Hindu Tribe of Cholistan. This paper is based upon observations, group discussions, and interviews of Meghwal Representatives. However, secondary sources have also been used where necessary. Cultural anthropology of Meghwal Tribe has been discussed under three sections: Rituals, Religion and Culture.

Key concepts: Tribe, Hinduism, Ethnography, Anthropology, Cultural anthropology, Sociology, Gender studies, Religious studies

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