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VOL. 2, ISSUE 3 (2017)
The moral and conceptual universe of cock fighters: symbolism and rationalization of santal society in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal
Authors
Bimal Duari
Abstract
The entertainment sport of santal tribes is cockfighting. It is an ancient sport that has deep roots in rural parts of the world as well as India and West Bengal .The result of this bloody and dangerous game is the death of defeated birds. Most of the fights were held in an inn that was specially prepared or in a cockpit. The Cock-fighters selects two types of fighting cock—one is called Desi Morog and another variety is called Pahari Morog. Social dignity of santal society depends on this game. Only Santal males and sometime children get the opportunity to participant the game. At present, the high court and the supreme court of India have declared illegal in this game due to criminal sanction and informal social disapproval, cock-fighters have developed rationalizations which they use among themselves. Yet this game is openly running. The Research article is discussed about the society and religion with the cockfighting of santal tribes living in Paschim Medinipur of West Bengal. This Research article also highlights on the rules and regulation and various stage of Cockfighting in the santal society.
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Pages:234-239
How to cite this article:
Bimal Duari "The moral and conceptual universe of cock fighters: symbolism and rationalization of santal society in Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal". National Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 2, Issue 3, 2017, Pages 234-239
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