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 Cult of the Goddess Social and Religious Change in a Hindu Temple
James J. Preston
Bringing alive the practice of Hinduism in the fabric of Indian life! This compact volume provides an opportunity for students to have a glimpse into the inner workings of one of the great world religions, to explore the meaning of religion in the lives of the people of India, and to discover how goddess worship continues to thrive in the modern world. It reveals also the value of the anthropological approach for the comparative study of religion.
 $14.50 list, 109 pages 10-digit ISBN: 0-88133-135-X 13-digit ISBN: 978-0-88133-135-6 © 1980 Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. Mother Worship 3. Patterns of Patronage 4. The Ritual Process 5. Religious Experience 6. The Changing Complexion of Hinduism 7. Symbols of Transformation |
