Hinduism in Five Minutes - Steven W Ramey
16. What are the Regional Differences in Hinduism across India?
Hinduism in Five Minutes - Steven W Ramey
Bhakti Mamtora [+]
Wooster College
Bhakti Mamtora is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and South Asian Studies at Wooster College.
Description
This chapter examines regional differences in Hinduism across India by focusing on two case studies, temple constructions and festival celebrations. Regional differences in Hindu traditions can often be attributed to differences in beliefs regarding manifestations of the divine and social, cultural, and linguistic variations across India.