The Invisible Path of Karma in a Himalayan Purificatory Rite
Indic rites of purification aim to negate the law of karma by removing the residues of malignant past actions from their patrons. This principle is exemplified in the Kahika Mela, a rarely studied religious festival of the West Himalayan highlands (Himachal Pradesh, India), wherein a ritual speciali...
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Religions
Year: 2018, Volume: 9, Issue: 3, Pages: 1-16 |
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Tantra
B Himachal Pradesh B Human Sacrifice B Shaktism B Ritual B Khas B Kullu B Nar B Karma B Scapegoat |
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