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Mountain Goddess: Gender And Politics In A Himalayan Pilgrimage
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Every Few Decades, Thousands Of Hindu Villagers In The Central Himalayas Of North India Carry Their Regional Goddess Nandadevi In A Bridal Palanquin To Her Husband Shiva'S Home, Walking Barefoot Over Icebound Mountain Passes To A Lake Surrounded By Human Bones. This Royal Pilgrimage Of Nandadevi Is A Ritual Dramatization Of The Postmarital Journeys Of Married Women From Their Natal Homes To Their Husbands' Homes. Mountain Goddessis An Anthropological Study Of This Pilgrimage And The Cult Of Nandadevi, Especially As They Relate To Local Women'S Lives. The Author Shows How Nandadevi'S Appeal Stems From The Fact That Her Mythology Parallels The Lifecourses Of The Local Peasant Women, And That Her Ritual Procession Imitates Their Annual Journey To The Village Of Their Birth. Drawing On Formal Indian Theories, Verbal Commentaries, Songs, Interviews, Articles, Propaganda, Legends, Panindian Sanskrit Liturgies, Historical Documents, And The Author'S Remarkable Personal Account Of The Pilgrimage, This Gripping Narrative Is A Unique Resource For Courses In The Anthropology Of Religion, Hinduism, And Folklore, Ritual, And Gender Studies.
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- Q: What is 'Mountain Goddess: Gender and Politics in a Himalayan Pilgrimage' about? A: This book is an anthropological study of the Royal Pilgrimage of Nandadevi, focusing on how the pilgrimage reflects the life journeys of married women in the Central Himalayas of North India.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Mountain Goddess' is William S. Sax.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on November 28, 1991.
- Q: What topics does this book cover? A: It covers topics related to the anthropology of religion, Hinduism, folklore, ritual studies, and gender studies.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic courses? A: Yes, it is a unique resource for courses in anthropology, religion, and gender studies.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Does the book include personal accounts or interviews? A: Yes, it includes the author's personal accounts of the pilgrimage along with interviews and various cultural texts.
- Q: What is the significance of the pilgrimage discussed in the book? A: The pilgrimage dramatizes the post-marital journeys of women, highlighting cultural practices and the mythology surrounding the goddess Nandadevi.