Women, religion, and the body in South Asia: living with Bengali Bauls

Caste is still important -- Gardens of delight: food and Yogic sex -- Initiation and begging for alms -- Festivals and programs -- Death in a family

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Bibliographic Details
Authors: Hanssen, Kristin (Author) ; Hanssen, Kristin 1960- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 2018
In: Routledge South Asian religion series (9)
Year: 2018
Series/Journal:Routledge South Asian religion series 9
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B West Bengal / Baul / Caste / Woman / Body / Sexuality
B Baul / Religious life
RelBib Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
BK Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism
KBM Asia
Further subjects:B Women in Hinduism (India) (Bengal)
B Bauls (India) (Bengal)
B Women in Hinduism India Bengal
B Human Body Religious aspects Hinduism
B Bauls India Bengal
Description
Summary:Caste is still important -- Gardens of delight: food and Yogic sex -- Initiation and begging for alms -- Festivals and programs -- Death in a family
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:1138561894