Hinduism and the diaspora: a South African narrative
Indians : a new community settles in South Africa -- A new religious tradition on the South African soil -- Consolidation of the tradition : temples and priesthood -- Centrality of ritual : temple and domestic practices -- Religious celebrations -- Goddess worship -- Community organisations, schools...
| Subtitles: | Diaspora |
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| Main Author: | |
| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| WorldCat: | WorldCat |
| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
| Published: |
Jaipur [u.a]
Rawat Publ.
2013
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| In: | Year: 2013 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Africa (Continent)
/ Hindus
/ Diaspora (Religion)
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| Further subjects: | B
Hinduism (South Africa)
B Religion and culture (South Africa) B Immigrants (South Africa) Religious life B Hindus (South Africa) |
| Summary: | Indians : a new community settles in South Africa -- A new religious tradition on the South African soil -- Consolidation of the tradition : temples and priesthood -- Centrality of ritual : temple and domestic practices -- Religious celebrations -- Goddess worship -- Community organisations, schools, rituals and language -- Some reflections on the major neo-Hindu organisations -- The Arya Samajists -- The Saiva Siddhantists -- The Ramakrishnaites -- The Divine Life Society -- The Hare Krishnas -- The Satya Sai Baba followers |
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| Item Description: | Includes biblioigraphical references (S. 234-241) and index Includes bibliographical references (p. [234]-241) and index |
| Physical Description: | 248 S., 21 cm |
| ISBN: | 8131605272 |