Description
“The Religious Life of India: The Chamars” by Geo W. Briggs is a detailed ethnographic study of the Chamar community, traditionally regarded as an ‘untouchable’ caste in Hindu society. The book explores their religious beliefs, rituals, deities, social customs, and evolving identity within the Hindu framework. Briggs documents how their practices blend local traditions with broader Hindu influences. Published in the early 20th century, the work provides valuable insight into caste, religion, and social change in colonial India, reflecting both scholarly observation and missionary perspective
