References

Current Folklore Theories by Richard M. Dorson

Folklore and the Behavioural Sciences by Simon J. Bronner

“Four Functions of Folklore” by William R. Bascom

Schmid (1971) as cited in Legend of belief. Publications of the American Folklore Society.

Towards A Sociological Theory of Folklore: Performing Services by Roger D. Abrahams

Urban Folklore: A Behavioural Approach by Martin Lab

“Who Are The Folk?” by Alan Dundes

“Who Needs Folklore?” by A.K Ramanujan

Website(s)/ Youtube:

Unravelling the Untold: Lesser-Known Animal Tales and Local Deities That Shape Our Culture

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• Naga Cults and Traditions in the Western Himalaya - Omacanda Hāṇḍā - Google Books; Naga Cults and Traditions in the Western Himalaya; Omacanda Handa; Page 326 – 330; Gogaji/Gugga

• Snakes: Discover the Snake Species of Himachal Pradesh | Shimla News - Times of India (indiatimes.com); News Article; 22 Nov 2023, 8: 42 IST; Times of India

• Dhar, S. (2019). "Folklore and Mythology of Himachal Pradesh." Himachal Pradesh University.

• Perchlik, Thomas. (2011). "Ganesha: Lord of Beginnings." First Unitarian Church.

• Wolcott, Leonard T. "Hanuman - The Power-Dispensing Monkey in North Indian Folk Religion".

• Vijayaraghavan, B. "Snake Worship".

• https://organiser.org/2023/08/21/190978/bharat/nag-panchami-2023-devotees-throng-ancient-nag-vasuki-temple-in-uttar-pradeshs-prayagraj/

• Mishra, R. (2018). "Snake Worship in Uttar Pradesh: A Cultural Perspective." International Journal of Religious Studies.

• Anupam Rana. “Tradition of Bull Honours.” The Telegraph Online, 2023, www.telegraphindia.com/jharkhand/tradition-of-bull-honours/cid/764418.

• Oachira Parabrahma Temple - Info, Timings, Photos, History, Contact Number.” TemplePurohit, www.templepurohit.com/hindu-temple/oachira-parabrahma-temple/. Accessed 20 Feb. 2024.