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Pilgrimage in the Hindu Tradition: Salvific Space (Routledge Hindu Studies Series)
0₹18,290.00The Hindu tradition places immense value on ‘salvific space,’ where sacred sites offer spiritual rewards. This book masterfully explores this phenomenon, focusing on how places, especially rivers in India, became central to Hindu pilgrimage. It meticulously details the historical development, rituals, and narratives, drawing from pivotal texts like the Mahabharata and Puranas. Gain profound insights into the evolution of salvific power in Hinduism and its contemporary relevance. Essential for students of Hinduism, South Asian Studies, and enthusiasts of Indian spiritual geography.
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Religion and Technology in India: Spaces, Practices and Authorities (Routledge South Asian Religion Series)
0₹17,110.00Discover the dynamic nexus of religion and technology in India. This essential book explores how innovations like mobile phones, online platforms, and media are transforming religious practices, authorities, and communities across Hindu, Jain, and Sikh traditions in modern South Asia. It offers deep insights into how techno-religious intersections redefine sacred spaces, spiritual discourse, and identity politics. A must-read for academics and enthusiasts keen on understanding faith’s evolution in contemporary India.
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Routledge Handbook of Contemporary India
0₹22,420.00Unlock a comprehensive understanding of **Contemporary India** with this essential handbook. Explore the nation’s dynamic cultural and social transformations since the economic reforms of the 1980s and 1990s. Delve into critical issues like India’s economic growth, persistent societal challenges, religion, caste, gender, and its evolving role as a global power. Authored by leading scholars, this volume provides in-depth analysis of **Indian society**, culture, and politics in the 21st century. It’s a must-read for students, academics, and anyone keen to grasp the complexities of modern India and **South Asian studies**.
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Routledge Handbook of contemporary India
0₹5,544.82Gain a comprehensive understanding of contemporary India’s dynamic transformation. This definitive handbook, by leading scholars, meticulously explores India’s evolving cultural, social, political, and economic landscape since the landmark reforms. Delve into critical issues of society, class, caste, gender, religion, and India’s emergence as a global power. Offering deep scholarly insights, it’s essential reading for students, academics, and anyone keen to grasp the complexities and innovations shaping modern India and South Asia.
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South Asian Religions on Display: Religious Processions in South Asia and in the Diaspora (Routledge South Asian Religion Series)
0₹17,700.00Discover the dynamic role of religious processions across South Asia and its global diaspora. This essential scholarly volume explores the increasing prominence of these vibrant ritual displays within Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Jainism, and Christianity. Gain deep insights into how these public manifestations of faith shape religious identity, contest public space, and intertwine with political discourse. Featuring cutting-edge research by leading specialists, it’s a must-read for students and scholars of Asian studies, anthropology, religion, and political science keen on understanding contemporary South Asian religious practices and cultural heritage.
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South Asians in the Diaspora: Hisstories and Religious Traditions: Histories and Religious Traditions: 101 (Studies in the History of Religions, 101)
0₹23,000.00Uncover the global journeys of faith from the Indian subcontinent. This insightful volume explores the diverse religious traditions of the South Asian diaspora, examining how communities worldwide practice and adapt their ancestral faiths. It uniquely highlights the multifaceted nature of religious diversity across and within key traditions, offering profound historical and cultural perspectives. Essential for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Indian heritage, global religious studies, and the evolution of faith traditions originating from South Asia.
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Yoga in Modern Hinduism: Hariharānanda Āraṇya and Sāṃkhyayoga (Routledge South Asian Religion Series)
0₹17,700.00Discover the intricate evolution of yoga within modern Hinduism through the lens of Hariharānanda Āraṇya and the Sāṃkhyayoga tradition of Bengal. This vital study explores the origins, historical context, and living practices of a distinct spiritual lineage rooted in classical yoga and renunciant yogic life. Delve into its textual influences and its significant role in the expansion of yoga and the Yogasūtra in India. An indispensable resource for students and researchers of Indian philosophy, yoga studies, and South Asian religions.
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Young Sikhs in a Global World: Negotiating Traditions, Identities and Authorities
0₹17,110.00Discover how young Sikhs forge their identity in a globalized world. This essential read explores the intricate ways contemporary Sikh youth negotiate evolving traditions, cultural influences, and their sense of religious authority. Through in-depth research and ethnography, understand their journeys in balancing family heritage with societal expectations, and Punjabi culture with modern life. Ideal for students, researchers, and anyone fascinated by the vibrant evolution of Sikhism, youth culture, and global Sikh traditions relevant to the Indian context. A must-have for understanding contemporary religious and cultural dynamics.
