CONTENTS: Foreword Preface Part I: The Tribal World Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Theoretical Backdrop 1. Early Understanding of Religion 2. Historical Background 3. Theoretical Approaches in the Understanding of Religion Chapter 3: Folk, Origin and History 1. Demographic Profile 2. Origins 3. Bhil Myth on its Origin 4. Bhils in the Epics and Puranas 5. Historical Background 6. Sub-groups among the Bhils: The Vasava Bhils 7. Creation Legend of the Vasava Bhils 8. Historical Writings Regarding the Vasava Bhils 9. Specific Characteristics of Vasava Bhils Part II: Field Datas Chapter 4: The Setting 1. District Profile 2. Village Profile 3. Village Officials and Personalities 4. Religious Personalities (Intermediaries) Chapter 5: Celebration of Life-Cycles 1. Celebration of Rites of Passage 2. Marriage 3. Death and Final Rites (Maywud Vidi) 4. Post-Mortuary Rites 5. Life After Death Chapter 6: Celebration of God at Community Level 1. Importance of Festivals in the Vasava Culture and Society 2. Different Festivals among the Vasavas 3. Diwali – A Major Festival 4. Holi – The Major Festival Chapter 7: Fairs, Festival and Household Celebrations 1. Fair (Jataro) 2. Household Celebrations Chapter 8: Witchcraft, Magic and ‘Primitive Science’ 1. Witchcraft 2. Magic and ‘Primitive Science’ Chapter 9: Vasava Mythology 1. Mythical Tales Chapter 10: The Impact of Islam and Hinduism on the Vasava Bhil Religion 1. Islam 2. Hinduism Part III: Recapitulation and Conclusion Chapter 11: Conclusion and Major Findings 1. The Tracing of the Vasava Bhil History 2. Vasava Bhil Religion 3. Major Findings on the Vasava Religion 4. Recommendation for Future Research Studies Appendix-I: Names of Main Vasava Respondents Appendix-II: Glossary Bibliography