The life of hinduism / John Stratton Hawley

By:

Hawley, John Stratton

Contributor(s):

Vasudha Narayanan

Language: English Publication details: New Delhi Aleph c2006Description: xiii, 324 p. ill. 22 cmISBN:

9789386021083

Subject(s):

Hinduism; Festival; Gurus; Caste

DDC classification:

294.5 HAW

Summary: The Life of Hinduism brings together a series of essays—many recognized as classics in the field—that present Hinduism as a vibrant, truly ‘lived’ religion. Celebrating the diversity for which Hinduism is known, this volume begins its journey in the ‘new India’ of Bangalore, India’s Silicon Valley, where global connections and local traditions rub shoulders daily. Readers are then offered a glimpse into the multifaceted world of Hindu worship, life-cycle rites, festivals, performances, gurus and castes. The book’s final sections deal with issues of identity that Hindus face in India and around the world:

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Barcode
English Books	Anna Centenary Library 3RD FLOOR, B WING	294.5 HAW (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available	700642
English Books	Anna Centenary Library 3RD FLOOR, B WING	294.5 HAW;1 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available	700643

Includes index

The Life of Hinduism brings together a series of essays—many recognized as classics in the field—that present Hinduism as a vibrant, truly ‘lived’ religion. Celebrating the diversity for which Hinduism is known, this volume begins its journey in the ‘new India’ of Bangalore, India’s Silicon Valley, where global connections and local traditions rub shoulders daily. Readers are then offered a glimpse into the multifaceted world of Hindu worship, life-cycle rites, festivals, performances, gurus and castes. The book’s final sections deal with issues of identity that Hindus face in India and around the world:

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