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Women, religion, and the body in South Asia : living with Bengali Bauls /

Noted for their haunting melodies and enigmatic lyrics, Bauls have been portrayed as spiritually enlightened troubadours traveling around the countryside in West Bengal in India and in Bangladesh. As emblems of Bengali culture, Bauls have long been a subject of scholarly debates which center on thei...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hanssen, Kristin (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [New York, NY] : Routledge, 2018.
Colección:Routledge South Asian religion series ; 9.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Caste is still important
  • Gardens of delight: food and Yogic sex
  • Initiation and begging for alms
  • Festivals and programs
  • Death in a family.