The sacred town of Sankhu : the anthropology of Newar ritual, religion and society in Nepal /

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This book presents a detailed view on Newar society and culture, its socio-economic, socio-religious and ritual aspects, concentrating on a single Newar town of Sankhu in the Valley of Nepal. The foundation of the town of Sankhu is attributed to the godde.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Shrestha, Bal Gopal, 1959-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Newcastle upon Tyne : Cambridge Scholars, 2012.
Temas:
Vajrayoginī (Buddhist deity) > Cult.
Hinduism > Relations > Buddhism.
Buddhism > Relations > Hinduism.
Hindu worship, rites & ceremonies.
Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography.
Film, TV & radio.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Sociology of Religion.
Buddhism
Hinduism
Interfaith relations
Vajrayoginī (Buddhist deity) > Cult
Sānkhu (Nepal) > Religious life and customs.
Nepal > Sānkhu
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This book presents a detailed view on Newar society and culture, its socio-economic, socio-religious and ritual aspects, concentrating on a single Newar town of Sankhu in the Valley of Nepal. The foundation of the town of Sankhu is attributed to the godde.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxiii, 615 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 555-579) and index.
ISBN:144383825X
9781443838252
1299659020
9781299659025

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