Everyday Hinduism (lived Religions)
by Joyce Burkhalter Flueckiger /
2015 / English / PDF
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This innovative introductory textbook explores the central practices and beliefs of Hinduism through contemporary, everyday practice.
-Introduces and contextualizes the rituals, festivals and everyday lived experiences of Hinduism in text and images
-Includes data from the authors own extensive ethnographic fieldwork in central India (Chhattisgarh), the Deccan Plateau (Hyderabad), and South India (Tirupati)
-Features coverage of Hindu diasporas, including a study of the Hindu community in Atlanta, Georgia
-Each chapter includes case study examples of specific topics related to the practice of Hinduism framed by introductory and contextual material
