Hinduism and the diaspora: a South African narrative

Indians : a new community settles in South Africa -- A new religious tradition on the South African soil -- Consolidation of the tradition : temples and priesthood -- Centrality of ritual : temple and domestic practices -- Religious celebrations -- Goddess worship -- Community organisations, schools...

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Subtitles:Diaspora
Main Author: Kumar, P. Pratap 1952- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Jaipur [u.a] Rawat Publ. 2013
In:Year: 2013
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Africa (Continent) / Hindus / Diaspora (Religion)
Further subjects:B Hinduism (South Africa)
B Religion and culture (South Africa)
B Immigrants (South Africa) Religious life
B Hindus (South Africa)
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Summary:Indians : a new community settles in South Africa -- A new religious tradition on the South African soil -- Consolidation of the tradition : temples and priesthood -- Centrality of ritual : temple and domestic practices -- Religious celebrations -- Goddess worship -- Community organisations, schools, rituals and language -- Some reflections on the major neo-Hindu organisations -- The Arya Samajists -- The Saiva Siddhantists -- The Ramakrishnaites -- The Divine Life Society -- The Hare Krishnas -- The Satya Sai Baba followers
Item Description:Includes biblioigraphical references (S. 234-241) and index
Includes bibliographical references (p. [234]-241) and index
ISBN:8131605272