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...

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Altri titoli:Diaspora
Autore principale: Kumar, P. Pratap 1952- (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Stampa Libro
Lingua:Inglese
Servizio "Subito": Ordinare ora.
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Pubblicazione: Jaipur [u.a] Rawat Publ. 2013
In:Anno: 2013
(sequenze di) soggetti normati:B Südafrika (Continente) / Indù / Diaspora (Religione)
Altre parole chiave:B Hinduism (South Africa)
B Religion and culture (South Africa)
B Immigrants (South Africa) Religious life
B Hindus (South Africa)
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Riepilogo: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
Descrizione del documento:Includes biblioigraphical references (S. 234-241) and index
Includes bibliographical references (p. [234]-241) and index
ISBN:8131605272