Dealing with Deities

Dealing with DeitiesExplores the practice of taking ritual vows in South Asia, a lay tradition prevalent in the region's religions. Drawing on original field research, Dealing with Deities explores the practice of taking ritual vows in the lives of ordinary religious practitioners in South Asia. The cornerstone of lay religious activity, vow rituals are adopted by Muslims, Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Sikhs who wish to commit themselves to ritually enacted

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