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Preserving the Sacred: A study of ‘Dev Parampara’ and its Role in Protecting Ancient Traditions in Himachal Pradesh

Author(s) Dr. Milanpreet
Country India
Abstract The Dev Parampara of Himachal Pradesh represents a deeply rooted system of sacred traditions, ritual authority, and cultural transmission that continues to shape village social organisation. This study explores the historical development of Dev Parampara by examining its ritual practices, oral traditions, and localised systems of religious governance. Drawing upon anthropological and sociological analyses—including Durkheim’s concept of collective representations (1915) and Weber’s ideas on traditional authority (1978)—the paper investigates how village deities, temple institutions, and ritual specialists (gur, chela, bajgi, pujari) contribute to community cohesion and cultural continuity. Ethnographic works by scholars such as Parry (1979), Berti (2015), and Handa (2019) provide insights into how deity institutions regulate social norms, mediate conflicts, and sustain ecological knowledge. The study further highlights how oral narratives, seasonal festivals, and sacred geography reinforce collective memory and local identity. By situating Dev Parampara within broader frameworks of intangible cultural heritage, the research underscores its continued relevance in contemporary Himachal despite modernisation pressures. Ultimately, the paper argues that Dev Parampara is not merely a religious tradition but an adaptive socio-cultural system that preserves regional history, reinforces social harmony, and maintains the moral order of Himalayan communities.
Keywords Keywords: Dev Parampara; Himachal Pradesh; village deities; ritual traditions; oral heritage; sacred geography; social organization; intangible cultural heritage; traditional authority; collective memory
Field Sociology > Archaeology / History
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-12
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.63261
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