Modern Hinduism in Text and Context
Lavanya Vemsani
Explore the complexities of Modern Hinduism with Modern Hinduism in Text and Context. Lavanya Vemsani delves into topics such as yoga, dance, visual art, and festivals, showing how they intertwine with spirituality and ritual. Discover new sources of information, including regional Saiva texts and biographies of Nationalists, as well as themes and issues yet to receive in-depth attention. Through social scientific methodologies, history, ethnography, and textual analysis, Vemsani provides a holistic understanding of a religion in context, highlighting its enduring presence in contemporary practice, literature, creative traditions, and ethics.
Дата публикации
2018-07-26T00:00:00.000Z
2018-07-26T00:00:00.000Z
ISBN
9781350045088
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2018-10-08T17:36:02.000Z
Rare to come across such profound research on contemporary Hinduism including Hindu women, religions n symbolism. Articles by Lavanya, Elaine n Beldio stand out. Antoinette on Sadhvis is outstanding. Scholarly book n serious stuff, not for casual reading 😊 – источник