Women’s Authority and Leadership in a Hindu Goddess Tradition
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Women’s Authority and Leadership in a Hindu Goddess Tradition

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Explore the groundbreaking study of women’s ritual authority and leadership within the Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi movement in ‘Women’s Authority and Leadership in a Hindu Goddess Tradition’ by Nanette R. Spina. Discover how this transnational Hindu organization, established by guru Bangaru Adigalar, uniquely empowers women with leadership roles, challenging traditional religious hierarchies. Spina delves into historical and contemporary perspectives, analyzing women’s expressions and roles, with a special focus on the Adhiparasakthi society in Toronto. This ethnographic exploration reveals how Goddess theology, female ritual power, and inclusive ethics shape diasporic Hindu identity. Uncover the rich cultural tapestry of community and ritual life centered around the Goddess.

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  • ISBN-10: 1137589086
  • ISBN-13: 978-1137589088
  • Edition: 1st ed. 2017
  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
  • Publication date: 28 February 2017
  • Language: English
  • Dimensions: 15.24 x 2.54 x 21.59 cm
  • Print length: 327 pages

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