Pachrāt song tradition and ritual agency in Trinidad
In this paper, we explore female-centred worship in St. Mary’s Village, Oropuche, Trinidad, through the practice of an annual Kanya-Kumarie puja. In preparation for the puja, the women collect alms in the village while singing folk songs known as ‘pachrāt’. Specifically used in Devi puja, the songs...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Univ.
2018
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Nidān
Year: 2018, Volume: 3, Issue: 2, Pages: 1-17 |
Further subjects: | B
Religious patriarchy
B Pachrāt B Hinduism B Devi-worship B Empowerment |
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