Rites of passage in Shanti Nagar : Anthropological papers of the American Museum of Natural History / The American Museum of Natural History
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TextSeries: ; Volume 56, Part 3.Publication details: New York : American Museum of Natural History, 1980Edition: Volume 56, Part 3Description: 554 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 27 cmISSN: 00659452Subject(s): Anthropology -- PeriodicalsLOC classification: GN 1 | A44 1980 v. 56 pt. 3| Item type | Current library | Collection | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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National Museum of the Philippines | Non-fiction | c. 1 | Available | NMPJ-00815 |
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction
Hinduism in Shanti Nagar
Birth
Marriage
Nuptial ceremonies
Three wedding models
Postnuptial ceremonies
Death
Protagonists of the rites of passage
Future trends
Literature cited
Index
"In the years of 1958 and 1959, Shanti Nagar was a traditional Indian village in the beginning stages of change twoards modernization, primarily from influences emanating from Delhi. This study provides a descriptive ethnography of the rites of passage of birth, marriage, and death as they were at that time celebrated; it indicates what changes had been and were occurring and attempts to predict some that may occur in the future. In addition, the monograph provides a symbolic analysis of some of the ceremonies, rituals, stories, and songs based on the village beliefs regarding them, particularly in the context of Hinduism."
In English.
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