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About The Book: "Religion of an Indian Tribe" is one of the significant works by anthropologist Verrier Elwin. In this book, Elwin presents an in-depth study of the religious practices, beliefs, and rituals of the Gond tribe of Central India. Through detailed descriptions and analyses, Elwin offers a comprehensive understanding of the Gond tribe's religious life, emphasizing its complexity and the tribe’s intimate connection with nature. The book is considered an important contribution to Indian ethnography and serves as a crucial resource for understanding the integration of religion and tribal identity. About The Author: Verrier Elwin (1902–1964) was a British-born anthropologist and tribal activist who became an Indian citizen. Originally an Anglican priest, he turned to anthropology, focusing on India's tribal communities, especially in Central India and the Northeast. His empathetic work and writings, like "The Tribal World of Verrier Elwin" and "The Muria and Their Ghotul," significantly influenced India's tribal policies The Title 'The Religion Of An Indian Tribe written/authored/edited by Verrier Elwin', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362808417 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 676 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Anthropology. Size of the book is 2.34 x 10.59 cms Vol: