Shakti in Village India: Priestesses, Sadhikas, Bhar Ladies, Ayes, Bhaktas, Witches, and Bonga Girls
In this paper, we shall examine some major religious roles for women in West Bengal, India, and the challenges they must face. Among the Santals, an Adivasi group, religious women must avoid being called witches, for women’s power is seen as dangerous and religious social roles are traditionally for...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI
2023
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Religions
Year: 2023, Volume: 14, Issue: 6 |
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Women
B Śakti B Bhakti B Tantra B sadhika B Hinduism B aye B priestess B India B possession trance B bratas (vratas) B Ashram B Adivasis B West Bengal B Santals B Witch B Saint |
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