Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2013-09-10 Public domain in the USA. 974 Crooke, William 1848 1923 Crooke, W. The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 1 (of 2) Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Popular Religion and Folk-Lore of Northern India, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by W. Crooke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to explore the rich tapestry of popular beliefs and practices within the rural communities of Northern India, diverging from the more established and official doctrines of Hinduism. Crooke addresses the importance of understanding these folk traditions and how they contribute to a broader comprehension of Hindu religious beliefs, especially as they risk becoming absorbed into more formalized religious structures. The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed exploration of the various godlings associated with nature, outlining the fundamental aspects of popular Hinduism that are often overlooked. In this introduction, Crooke reflects on the syncretic nature of Hindu worship, highlighting how ancient practices have evolved over time and integrated influences from various tribal and local traditions. He discusses the distinctions between the supreme deities, who are venerated by the higher classes, and the lesser godlings or "devatâ," worshipped by ordinary villagers, illustrating the complexities and layers of belief that characterize the folk religion of Northern India. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43681/43681-h/images/new-cover.jpg Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Religion Folklore -- India India -- Religion Hindu mythology Ancestor worship -- India Animal worship -- India Tree worship -- India BL Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Other Category: Archaeology & Anthropology Category: Religion/Spirituality 871198 2025-08-17T14:29:00.715523 text/html 885074 2024-10-23T18:29:43 text/html 1524303 2025-08-17T14:29:23.867886 application/epub+zip 1780470 2025-08-17T14:29:04.484478 application/epub+zip 631894 2025-08-17T14:29:02.648580 application/epub+zip 1812490 2025-08-17T14:29:31.343865 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1741431 2025-08-17T14:29:22.028933 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 573035 2022-09-19T21:27:49.616565 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 633604 2025-08-17T14:28:58.064549 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 613603 2024-10-23T18:29:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18539 2025-08-17T14:29:31.514839 application/rdf+xml 27864 2025-08-17T14:29:02.826477 image/jpeg 2690 2025-08-17T14:29:02.740483 image/jpeg 1435619 2025-08-17T14:29:00.834488 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia