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About The Book: Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India by William Crooke -Drawing from extensive fieldwork during his tenure in the Indian Civil Service, Crooke explores the lived religious practices of rural communities in northern India, emphasizing local deities, ancestor worship, and folk rituals that often diverged from orthodox Vedic traditions. His ethnographic approach provided a nuanced understanding of popular Hinduism, highlighting beliefs and customs that were previously overlooked by scholars focused on elite religious texts. The work is notable for its detailed documentation of regional festivals, spirit beliefs, and the role of supernatural entities in daily life. About The Author: William Crooke (1848–1923) was a British orientalist and civil servant in colonial India. He served in the Indian Civil Service, where he conducted extensive research on Indian folklore, religions, and customs. Crooke authored several influential works, including Tribes and Castes of the North-Western Provinces and Popular Religion and Folklore of Northern India. He also edited the journal Folk-Lore from 1915 until his death. His contributions significantly advanced the study of Indian ethnology and folklore. The Title 'Religion and Folklore of Northern India written/authored/edited by william crooke', published in the year 1926. The ISBN 9789371334587 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 482 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Folklore. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.