Clothing as Devotion in Contemporary Hinduism
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Clothing as Devotion in Contemporary Hinduism

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Explore the vibrant intersection of clothing and devotion in contemporary Hinduism with “Clothing as Devotion in Contemporary Hinduism” by Urmila Mohan. Discover how cloth and clothing become powerful devotional media within ISKCON, a global Hindu missionizing group. Mohan’s ethnographic research reveals the spiritual significance of deity dressmaking and devotee attire, offering insights into techniques of spirituality and reverence. “Clothing as Devotion” bridges material culture studies with South Asian anthropology, illuminating the embodied interactions that shape devout subjects within ISKCON communities. ISBN: 9789360800772

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  • ISBN-13: 9789360800772
  • Publisher: Manohar Publishers & Distributors
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 170 gr
  • ISBN-10: 9360800775
  • Publisher Date: 09 Feb 2024
  • Height: 20 mm
  • No of Pages: 88

15 reviews for Clothing as Devotion in Contemporary Hinduism

  1. Ajay Deepak Nakil –

    Found this book to be incredibly interesting. Gave me a new perspective on clothing

  2. Shubham Tripathi –

    A fascinating look at a niche topic. Some parts were dense, but overall insightful. Clothing as Devotion provides a unique perspective.

  3. Geet Ranjan Chakraborty –

    I enjoyed learning about ISKCON, but the focus on clothing felt a bit narrow. The writing was good

  4. Tushar Shaik –

    Mohan’s work is groundbreaking. Clothing as Devotion is a must-read for scholars of Hinduism.

  5. Prince Jangra –

    A valuable contribution to the field. Clothing as Devotion is an insightful and thought-provoking read.

  6. Anshika Verma –

    This book opened my eyes to a completely different way of thinking about clothing. Highly recommend!

  7. Suman –

    The book was informative, but felt a little academic. I wish it had more personal stories from devotees.

  8. Ayush Patel –

    An excellent book that bridges the gap between material culture and religious practice. So interesting!

  9. Arpit Tiwari –

    A truly unique and enlightening read. Clothing as Devotion offered me a new understanding of Hindu practices.

  10. Wardah Khan –

    A worthwhile read for anyone interested in material culture and religion. Some jargon, but manageable.

  11. Animesh Sharma –

    I found the book a bit repetitive at times, but the core concepts were interesting and well-explained.

  12. Kanishk Garg –

    Interesting topic, but I struggled to connect with the writing. Seemed a bit detached. It was alright.

  13. Ansul Gupta –

    Mohan’s research is thorough, but the writing could be more engaging. Interesting subject matter though. It was a nice read

  14. Aadya Pandey –

    Loved learning about the devotional aspect of clothing in Hinduism! A well-researched and thought-provoking book.

  15. Mehak Chugh –

    The book was well-researched, but lacked a certain spark. I felt it could have been more engaging.

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