Tribal Religion: An Analysis of Religion, Beliefs and Practices (Revised & Expanded)
This book is a great in depth look at religion and it’s far reaching effects on peoples far and near as well as advanced and primitive cultures. The writer has produced a remarkable resource and has clearly outlined the dynamics of religion and its role in society.
URBANIZATION AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE : Study of Hindu-Muslim Interactions in Varanasi
In this study, an attempt has been made to analyse the social reciprocity and religious tolerance between Hindu and Muslim communities with regard to modernization and its impact in an urban setting. It explores to find out the nature of religious, social, economic and occupational adoption between the communities. It further attempts to explain the extent and the quantum to which Hindus have adopted the beliefs and traditions of Muslims, and Muslim communities have adopted from the religious traditions, rituals and beliefs of Hindus in their social and occupational life in the wave of modernization.
VISIBLE MUSLIM, INVISIBLE CITIZEN: Understanding Islam in Indian Democracy
‘The book seeks to explain Islam to non-Muslims, place the identity of the Indian Muslim in the context of Indian
Who Killed Liberal Islam?
Provocative, insightful, and passionately argued, this book attempts to bring some perspective to an increasingly polarized debate on the crisis
Why I Am a Hindu
In Why I Am a Hindu, one of India’s finest public intellectuals gives us a profound book about one of
Women and Worship – Perspectives from World Religions (journal of Dharma)
Editor
Augustine Thottakkara
WOMEN IN DHARMASASTRAS: A Phenomenological and Critical Analysis
Edited by Chandrakala Padia
The book presents the critiques of women’s position in the social philosophy of “Dharmasastras” coming from both the East and West. It challenges the authoritative status of the Western philosophical interpretation, and an imperfect understanding of the Orient.
WOMEN IN JAINISM: A Case Study of Gujarat Inscriptions
Jainism, like all other religions, was a patriarchal religion. However, it adopted a liberal attitude towards women in certain respects. But, did it practise what it preached? The book addresses the issue by taking the case of Jainas of Gujarat. This epigraphical study is an attempt to understand Jaina women’s world-view, as far as possible, from their own sources, namely, women’s inscriptions belonging to second millennium. It also attempts to locate modifications taking place in the patriarchal ideals during the period of study.
All those interested in women’s issues, epigraphy and Jainism will find this book interesting and useful.
WOMEN, RELIGION AND TRADITION: The Cult of Jogins, Matangis and Basvis
Religion is a complex phenomenon which pervades a vast range of human activities. In India, religion influences society in diverse ways. This book explores the religious practice of temple dancing which formed an integral part of the ritual service to the Gods and Goddesses in various South Indian states. The culture of dedicating girls to temples is a common phenomenon in this country. These girls are referred to by different names in different parts of India, such as Devadasis, Jogins, Matangis, Basvis, Vaghyamurlis, Bhavins, Mariammas, etc., which literally means “female servant of the deity”.