Program

Research Programs: Basic Research

Period of Performance

7/1/1976 - 6/30/1977

Funding Totals

$42,877.00 (approved)
$42,877.00 (awarded)


Agnicayana Ritual

FAIN: RO-12577-76

Documentary Educational Resources, Inc. (Watertown, MA 02472-1640)
Fritz Staal (Project Director: July 1976 to present)

To complete annotations of the films and photographs taken of the Agnicayana Ritual which took place in Kerala, India. This Vedic ritual is probably the oldest surviving of mankind. Identification of chants and recitations, preparation for publication will be completed.