Losing and Finding Braj: Commodification and Entrepreneurship in the Sacred Land of Krishna

Braj is a sacred place revered by Bengali Vaishnavas, followers of the bhakti sect of Vaishnavism, one of four branches of Hindu devotion. Followers of the sect worship the God Krishna, who it is believed manifested in Braj and carried out many divine feats and activities that are imprinted onto the...

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Main Author: Taneja, Leena (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2023
In: Religions
Year: 2023, Volume: 14, Issue: 5
Further subjects:B Sacred Landscapes
B Cultural Heritage
B Hinduism
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