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This is a compilation of bound journals arranged with inconsistent pagination. Some pages are missing, and sometimes a page may be repeated within the binding. This file contains eight volumes of the periodical Susar Dahar, published monthly. • These are the front covers and endpapers of the b...
This is a compilation of bound journals arranged serially. This file contains 12 volumes of the periodical Tetre, published monthly. • These are the front covers and endpapers of the bound volume. From page 001 to page 004 • This issue contains poems, stories, essays on Dasai dance, traditio...
This is a compilation of bound journals arranged serially. This file contains 12 volumes of the periodical Tetre, published monthly. • These are the front covers and endpapers of the bound volume. From page 001 to page 004 • This issue contains poetry, stories, traditional songs, riddles, an...
This is a compilation of bound journals arranged serially. This file contains 19 volumes of the periodical Jirihiri published monthly. • These are the front covers and endpapers of the bound volume. From page 001 to page 004 • This issue contains poetry and traditional songs. From page 005 t...
This is a collection of Santali fables, folk knowledge, and folk tales. It contains stories about the creation of the world, the genesis of man, information about wedding customs, among others. This is the second edition published in 1984. The first edition was published in 1943. Extent: Book c...
This is a collection of 41 poems composed by the author. The title of this collection was named posthumously by the author's pupil Sri Saradaprasad Kisku. Extent: Book consisting of 76 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 19.5cm, Width 14cm, Depth 0.5cm. Condition of origin...
This text largely talks about the rites, rituals, and ceremonies that accompany the Dasai, Saharai, and Karam festivals of the Santali community, including the sacred rites of goddess Thakran. Extent: Book consisting of 36 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 17.9cm, Width 1...
This book is a collection of poems and songs. Extent: Book consisting of 32 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 22cm, Width 14cm, Depth 0.2cm. Condition of original material: Brittle, rust mark, acidic pages, exposed to moisture, foxing, chemical reaction, moth eaten, torn...
This text primarily documents the many songs of the Santali community, including Lagre, Tuhur Lagre, Jhika Lagre, Dong, Baha Dahar, Saharai, Dhuha, Parab, etc. A total of 84 songs is covered by this book. Extent: Book consisting of 34 pages. Size and dimensions of original material: Height 21c...
