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| Lona Chamarin | |
|---|---|
| Folk tale | |
| Name | Lona Chamarin |
| Also known as | Lona Chamari |
| Mythology | Indian folklore |
| Country | India |
| Region | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar |
| Origin Date | Unknown (oral tradition) |
| Published in | Oral tradition |
| Related | Indian folklore, Dalit |
Lona Chamarin was a tantric[1], who belonged to the folk traditions[2] of northern India, particularly in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. She is known primarily through oral narratives, regional songs, and local storytelling traditions rather than written historical sources.
The name "Chamarin" denotes an association with the Chamar community, a historically marginalized community within the Indian caste system. In folklore, Lona Chamarin is often portrayed as a woman[3] who suffered injustice or social oppression.
See also
- Indian folklore
- Dalit
- Chamar
References
- ↑ Bose, Adrija (18 March 2022). "From gaon to Golf Links, modern India is still under the spell of black magic" (in en). ThePrint. https://theprint.in/feature/from-gaon-to-golf-links-modern-india-is-still-under-the-spell-of-black-magic/889492/.
- ↑ Tripathi, Amrendra Nath. "Dehatnama: Lona Chamarin ki kahani" (in hi). The Lallantop. https://www.thelallantop.com/lallankhas/post/amrendra-nath-tripathi-explaining-the-story-of-lona-chamarin-in-dehatnama.
- ↑ "Lona Chamarin: A woman before whose tantra vidya everyone bowed their heads" (in en). ABP Live. https://www.abplive.com/gk/lona-chamarin-a-woman-before-whose-tantra-vidya-everyone-bowed-their-heads-2510708.
