Conversions and shifting identities: ramdev pir and the ismailies in rajasthan
Auteur :
Khan, Dominique-Sila
Éditeur :
Manohar Publishers and Distributors
ISBN :
9788173041815
Date de publication :
1 juil. 1997
Dimensions :
23,0 x 15,0 cm
Poids :
750 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Inde
In Rajasthan, local cults weave Hindu rituals with enduring Muslim influences from an ancient Ismaili conversion. Ethnographic research and popular lore uncover how these communities fragmented over time, merging spiritual practices with evolving identities amid pressures to conform to conventional religious norms.