Objects of Worship in South Asian Religions: Forms, Practices and Meanings
Objects of worship are an aspect of the material dimension of lived religion in South Asia. The omnipresence of these objects and their use is a theme which cuts across the religious traditions in the pluralistic religious culture of the region. Divine power becomes manifest in the objects and for t...
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| Language: | English |
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Hoboken
Taylor and Francis
2014
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| In: | Year: 2014 |
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Asia
/ Religion
/ Cultic object
/ Sacred object
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Collection of essays
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| Summary: | Objects of worship are an aspect of the material dimension of lived religion in South Asia. The omnipresence of these objects and their use is a theme which cuts across the religious traditions in the pluralistic religious culture of the region. Divine power becomes manifest in the objects and for the devotees they may represent power regardless of religious identity. This book looks at how objects of worship dominate the religious landscape of South Asia, and in what ways they are of significance not just from religious perspectives but also for the social life of the region. The contribution |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record |
| ISBN: | 1138778893 |