Folder Name: 2344
Book Name: E01649_The_Sacred_Chank_of_India.pdf
Summary: In this monograph, the two most cited works are Turrstos on the Tribes of South India and Kistner on the Tribes and Castes of Bengal, with references abbreviated using the author's name, volume number, and page quoted. The Explanation of Plates includes various processes like carving, sharpening, and lacquering seen in different regions like Rangpur and Dinajpur. The text delves into the chank fisheries in India and Ceylon, highlighting the royal prerogative and historical administration. The role of chank in Indian religion and life is explored, tracing its legendary and non-Aryan origins, its symbolism, and its significance in rituals and ceremonies like marriage and worship. The text also discusses the use of chank bracelets by different castes, trading practices, value determinations, and superstitions related to the Valampuri chank shell. Moreover, the historical usage of the chank as a battle-conch, its symbolism in different cultures, and its religious significance are expounded upon, shedding light on the diverse roles played by the chank in Indian society and history.