Making virtuous daughters and wives: an introduction to women's Brata rituals in Bengali folk religion
"Exploring the folk religion of India and the role of girls and women within it, author June McDaniel focuses on the brata (vrata) ritual in which moral lessons are taught and goddesses are revealed. Bratas are performed to gain such goals as a healthy family, a good husband, and a happy life....
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
State University of New York Press
c2003
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| In: | Year: 2003 |
| Further subjects: | B
Bengali (South Asian people)
Folklore
B Folklore India West Bengal B Hindu women ; Religious life B RELIGION ; Hinduism ; Rituals & Practice B Hindu women Religious life (India) (West Bengal) B Hinduism ; Rituals B Folklore (India) (West Bengal) B West Bengal (India) Religious life and customs B Hinduism Rituals B India ; West Bengal B Bengali (South Asian people) B Hindu women Religious life India West Bengal B Vratas B Folklore B Electronic books |
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