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The study delves into the intricate politics surrounding worship practices at the Sri Partasarati Svami Temple, an esteemed ancient Sri Vaisnava shrine in India. It explores the interplay of religious rituals, community dynamics, and cultural significance within the temple's historical context, offering insights into how worship shapes and is shaped by social and political factors. Through this examination, the work highlights the temple's role in the broader landscape of Sri Vaisnava traditions and its impact on local and religious identity.
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Worship and Conflict Under Colonial Rule, Arjun Appadurai
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- Released
- 2007
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- Title
- Worship and Conflict Under Colonial Rule
- Subtitle
- A South Indian Case
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Arjun Appadurai
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 280
- ISBN13
- 9780521053587
- Category
- Ethnography
- Description
- The study delves into the intricate politics surrounding worship practices at the Sri Partasarati Svami Temple, an esteemed ancient Sri Vaisnava shrine in India. It explores the interplay of religious rituals, community dynamics, and cultural significance within the temple's historical context, offering insights into how worship shapes and is shaped by social and political factors. Through this examination, the work highlights the temple's role in the broader landscape of Sri Vaisnava traditions and its impact on local and religious identity.