Encyclopedia of hinduism

Covering all aspects of Hinduism, this encyclopedia includes more ethnographic and contemporary material in contrast to the exclusively textual and historical approach of earlier works

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Cush, Denise (Editor) , Robinson, Catherine (Other) , York, Michael (Other)
Format: Book/Monograph
Language:English
Published: London [u.a.] Routledge 2007
Edition:1st publ.
Series:Reference - religious studies
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Author Notes:ed. by Denise Cush; Catherine Robinson; Michael York
Table of Contents:
  • Caste and lifestylesCentral concepts
  • Contemporary media
  • Cosmology
  • Deities
  • Diaspora
  • Ethics and contemporary issues
  • Inter-faith and inter-religious dialogue
  • Major movements and figures
  • Modern and contemporary period
  • Myth and mythical characters
  • Philosophy and theology
  • Politics and nationalism
  • Sacred geography
  • Sacred texts and languages
  • Scholars and writers
  • Traditional arts and sciences
  • Women and gender
  • Worship and practice
  • List of Entries
  • Entries A-Z.