Publication

2011 - Routledge, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

48,500 words, Guess

Page Count

194 pages

Identifiers

  • ISBN-139780415468473
  • ISBN-139780415468480
  • ISBN-139780203810286
  • ISBN-100415468477
  • ISBN-100415468485
and 9 more
  • ISBN-100203810287
  • Library of Congress Control Number2010053477
  • OCLC Control Number787851097
  • OCLC Control Number277195990
  • Better World Books9780415468480
  • Better World Books9780415468473
  • Better World Books9780203810286
  • Better World BooksP8-AWL-604
  • Open LibraryOL25030599M

Classifications

  • DDC294.5
  • LCCBL1108.2 .S77 2011
  • LCCBL1226
and 2 more
  • LCCBL1108.2.S77 2011
  • LCCBL1108.2 .S77 2011eb

Description

"Drawing on personal experiences of Hinduism on the ground, this book provides a reflective context within which religious practices can be understood and appreciated. It conveys the rich realities of the Hindu tradition and the academic approaches through which they are studied. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including dance, music, performance, festival traditions, temples, myth, philosophy, women's practices, and divine possession. The engaging narratives are accompanied by contextual discussions and advice on such topics as conducting fieldwork, colonialism, Hindu seasonal celebrations, understanding deities, and aesthetics in Hinduism. All the entries are accompanied by photographs and suggestions for further reading."--Book cover.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Religions in practice

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