Bonjochhnay Jaroyara (Bengali Version)
Book Details
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Author: Anjan Sengupta
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Publisher: JN Chakraborty & Co.
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Language: Bengali
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ISBN: 9789383458479
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Binding: Hardcover
About the Book
Bonjochhnay Jaroyara is a compelling and deeply researched novel that unveils the complex history of refugees displaced from East Bengal during the tumultuous Partition era. Many of these uprooted families were relocated by the government to the Andaman Islands, where they were given homestead land, farmlands ranging from 15 to 20 acres, and essential tools—such as ploughs, bullocks, seeds, and other agricultural necessities—to rebuild their lives. This resettlement experience, along with their struggles and resilience, forms a major part of the narrative.
The story takes a dramatic turn when a group of children from the settlement village of Kadamtala venture out to collect mahua flowers. Suddenly, members of the indigenous Jarawa tribe appear and abduct one boy and one girl from the group, while the rest manage to escape and alert the villagers. What follows is an extraordinary exploration of the Jarawa tribe—an ancient Negrito community living in deep forests, far removed from the modern world.
Through the lives of the abducted children, the author provides rare insights into:
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The daily lifestyle of the Jarawas
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Their dwellings, food habits, and cooking traditions
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Games, leisure practices, and artistic expressions
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Marriage customs, rituals, and social norms
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Their language, which has no written script
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Their unique worldview and cultural identity
The novel blends real historical references with vivid storytelling, particularly highlighting the 1998 linguistic project by the Institute of Indian Languages, where Jarawa language material was collected but later withdrawn from circulation by the central government.
Anjan Sengupta’s narrative beautifully intertwines refugee history, tribal anthropology, human relationships, and the mystery of an ancient community. Bonjochhnay Jaroyara stands out as both an engaging novel and a significant cultural document, offering readers a rare window into the world of the Jarawas and the resilient spirit of displaced people.
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Bonjochhnay Jaroyara (Bengali Version)
Bonjochhnay Jaroyara (Bengali Version)
Book Details
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Author: Anjan Sengupta
-
Publisher: JN Chakraborty & Co.
-
Language: Bengali
-
ISBN: 9789383458479
-
Binding: Hardcover
About the Book
Bonjochhnay Jaroyara is a compelling and deeply researched novel that unveils the complex history of refugees displaced from East Bengal during the tumultuous Partition era. Many of these uprooted families were relocated by the government to the Andaman Islands, where they were given homestead land, farmlands ranging from 15 to 20 acres, and essential tools—such as ploughs, bullocks, seeds, and other agricultural necessities—to rebuild their lives. This resettlement experience, along with their struggles and resilience, forms a major part of the narrative.
The story takes a dramatic turn when a group of children from the settlement village of Kadamtala venture out to collect mahua flowers. Suddenly, members of the indigenous Jarawa tribe appear and abduct one boy and one girl from the group, while the rest manage to escape and alert the villagers. What follows is an extraordinary exploration of the Jarawa tribe—an ancient Negrito community living in deep forests, far removed from the modern world.
Through the lives of the abducted children, the author provides rare insights into:
-
The daily lifestyle of the Jarawas
-
Their dwellings, food habits, and cooking traditions
-
Games, leisure practices, and artistic expressions
-
Marriage customs, rituals, and social norms
-
Their language, which has no written script
-
Their unique worldview and cultural identity
The novel blends real historical references with vivid storytelling, particularly highlighting the 1998 linguistic project by the Institute of Indian Languages, where Jarawa language material was collected but later withdrawn from circulation by the central government.
Anjan Sengupta’s narrative beautifully intertwines refugee history, tribal anthropology, human relationships, and the mystery of an ancient community. Bonjochhnay Jaroyara stands out as both an engaging novel and a significant cultural document, offering readers a rare window into the world of the Jarawas and the resilient spirit of displaced people.
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Book Details
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Author: Anjan Sengupta
-
Publisher: JN Chakraborty & Co.
-
Language: Bengali
-
ISBN: 9789383458479
-
Binding: Hardcover
About the Book
Bonjochhnay Jaroyara is a compelling and deeply researched novel that unveils the complex history of refugees displaced from East Bengal during the tumultuous Partition era. Many of these uprooted families were relocated by the government to the Andaman Islands, where they were given homestead land, farmlands ranging from 15 to 20 acres, and essential tools—such as ploughs, bullocks, seeds, and other agricultural necessities—to rebuild their lives. This resettlement experience, along with their struggles and resilience, forms a major part of the narrative.
The story takes a dramatic turn when a group of children from the settlement village of Kadamtala venture out to collect mahua flowers. Suddenly, members of the indigenous Jarawa tribe appear and abduct one boy and one girl from the group, while the rest manage to escape and alert the villagers. What follows is an extraordinary exploration of the Jarawa tribe—an ancient Negrito community living in deep forests, far removed from the modern world.
Through the lives of the abducted children, the author provides rare insights into:
-
The daily lifestyle of the Jarawas
-
Their dwellings, food habits, and cooking traditions
-
Games, leisure practices, and artistic expressions
-
Marriage customs, rituals, and social norms
-
Their language, which has no written script
-
Their unique worldview and cultural identity
The novel blends real historical references with vivid storytelling, particularly highlighting the 1998 linguistic project by the Institute of Indian Languages, where Jarawa language material was collected but later withdrawn from circulation by the central government.
Anjan Sengupta’s narrative beautifully intertwines refugee history, tribal anthropology, human relationships, and the mystery of an ancient community. Bonjochhnay Jaroyara stands out as both an engaging novel and a significant cultural document, offering readers a rare window into the world of the Jarawas and the resilient spirit of displaced people.
