Studying Hinduism in Practice Hardback
Edited by Hillary P. Rodrigues
Part of the Studying Religions in Practice series
Hardback
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.
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:208 pages, 30 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:14/06/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415468473
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:208 pages, 30 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:14/06/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415468473
