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The Hindu Monastery in South India

About The Hindu Monastery in South India

This study analyzes the role of asceticism, icons, and the guru in South India. Tracing the development of Hindu monastic orders, the author analyzes the growth of these institutions from educational establishments to centers of traditional socio-religious authority, centering her argument on the phenomenon of guru whole-body relics.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781793622396
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 252
  • Published:
  • May 10, 2022
  • Dimensions:
  • 154x229x13 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 313 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: August 22, 2025

Description of The Hindu Monastery in South India

This study analyzes the role of asceticism, icons, and the guru in South India. Tracing the development of Hindu monastic orders, the author analyzes the growth of these institutions from educational establishments to centers of traditional socio-religious authority, centering her argument on the phenomenon of guru whole-body relics.

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