The Female Bridegroom: A Comparative Study of Life-Crisis Rituals in South India and Sri Lanka (Oxford Studies in Social & Cultural Anthropology)
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The Female Bridegroom: A Comparative Study of Life-Crisis Rituals in South India and Sri Lanka (Oxford Studies in Social & Cultural Anthropology)

SKU: 9780198278535

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Uncover the complex world of South Indian and Sri Lankan life-crisis rituals. This anthropological study offers a profound comparative analysis, focusing on ceremonies from birth and puberty to marriage and death. Delve into the concept of the ‘female bridegroom’ in Tirunelveli, South India, and understand its connection to caste, inheritance, and local descent patterns. The book illuminates how these practices, including divine temple weddings, form a cohesive cultural framework. Essential for students and scholars of South Asian anthropology, sociology, and cultural studies seeking insights into regional ethnography and Hindu traditions.

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