In this introductory part the locale of the Gājan festival will be introduced and the etymology of the word gājan discussed, followed by a treatment of the Gājan of Kurmun and its anti¬quity, and the description of the administration of the Gājan at Palasi. Finally, the numerous amusements connec¬ted with the festival, i.e., fair, theatres, idol-galleries and songs, will be treated.
