Summary
This article discusses the evolution of religious practices within the Bodo community, highlighting the decline of traditional Bathou rituals and the embrace of diverse faiths.
Religious Changes in Bodo Society
Highlights
Bathou: The Traditional Religion
Bathou is the traditional religion of the Bodo people, significantly influencing their social customs and behavior. However, certain aspects of Bathou customs and beliefs have been amended, with lavish traditions gradually decreasing due to modern influences.
Impact of Modernity and Religious Conversion
Modernity has led to a decline in practices like animal sacrifice and consumption of liquor during religious ceremonies among enlightened Bodos. Additionally, a segment of the Bodo population has converted to other religions, including various Hindu sects and Christianity. This has transformed Bodo society into a multi-religious and pluralistic community, accepting diverse faiths such as Bathou Dharma, Brahma Dharma, Christianity, Satsang, and Ek Saran Naam Dharma.