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God's Gateway: Identity and Meaning in a Hindu Pilgrimage Place,Used
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A celebrated Hindu pilgrimage site, Hardwar lies on the river Ganges at the edge of the Himalayas. Its identity as a holy place is inextricably tied to the mythology and reality of the Ganges, and traditional sources overwhelmingly stress this connection. Virtually nothing has been written about Hardwar's history and development, although the historical record reveals striking changes of the past few centuries. These changes have usually reflected worldly forces such as shifting trade routes, improved transportation, or political instability. Yet such mundane influences have been ignored in the city's sacred narrative, which presents a fixed, unchanging identity. The city's complex identity, says Lochtefeld, lies in the tension between these differing narratives. In this fieldworkbased study, Lochtefeld analyzes modern Hardwar as a Hindu pilgrimage center. He looks first at various groups of local residents businessmen, hereditary priests, and ascetics and assesses their differing roles in managing Hardwar as a holy place. He then examines the pilgrims and the factors that bring them to Hardwar. None of these groups is as pious as popularly depicted, but their interactions in upholding their own interest create and maintain Hardwar's religious environment. In conclusion, he addresses the wider context of Indian pilgrimage and the forces shaping it in the present day. He finds that many modern Hindus, like many modern Christians, feel some dissonance between traditional religious symbols and their 21stcentury world, and that they are reinterpreting their traditional symbols to make them meaningful for their time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'God's Gateway: Identity and Meaning in a Hindu Pilgrimage Place'? A: The book examines the identity and development of Hardwar, a significant Hindu pilgrimage site, focusing on its historical changes and the social dynamics among local residents and pilgrims.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is James Lochtefeld, who provides insights based on fieldwork and historical analysis of Hardwar.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, which offers durability and a more premium feel.
- Q: How many pages does 'God's Gateway' have? A: The book consists of 328 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the subject.
- Q: When was 'God's Gateway' published? A: The book was published on January 27, 2010.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'God's Gateway'? A: The book explores themes of identity, pilgrimage, local dynamics among different groups, and the interaction between traditional religious practices and modernity.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'God's Gateway' is suitable for academic study, particularly in areas related to religious studies, anthropology, and South Asian studies.
- Q: Does the book provide historical context about Hardwar? A: Yes, it provides historical context, discussing changes in Hardwar over recent centuries and how these changes affect its identity as a pilgrimage site.
- Q: What kind of research methodology did the author use? A: The author utilized fieldwork-based research to analyze various local groups and their roles in shaping Hardwar's religious environment.
- Q: Can I find discussions on modern Hindu practices in this book? A: Yes, the book addresses modern Hindu practices and the reinterpretation of traditional symbols in the context of contemporary life.