In this book, J¿rgen Schaflechner examines the political and cultural influences at work at the most influential Hindu pilgrimage site in Pakistan, Hinglaj Devi. The unique character of this pilgrimage site and its modern importance not only for Hindus, but also for Muslims and Sindhi nationalists, brings to the fore the lives of Hindu minorities in the Islamic Republic.
In this book, J¿rgen Schaflechner examines the political and cultural influences at work at the most influential Hindu pilgrimage site in Pakistan, Hinglaj Devi. The unique character of this pilgrimage site and its modern importance not only for Hindus, but also for Muslims and Sindhi nationalists, brings to the fore the lives of Hindu minorities in the Islamic Republic.
Jürgen Schaflechner is Assistant Professor in the Department of Modern South Asian Languages and Literatures, South Asia Institute, University of Heidelberg.
Inhaltsangabe
Acknowledgments Conventions for transliteration, transcription and sources Introduction The struggle over truth Hinglaj in perspective Historical Representations and recent changes (Un)necessary hardships in "getting there" Change and perseverance Solidifying Hinglaj: Striving for a uniform tradition Conclusion Bibliography Index
Acknowledgments Conventions for transliteration, transcription and sources Introduction The struggle over truth Hinglaj in perspective Historical Representations and recent changes (Un)necessary hardships in "getting there" Change and perseverance Solidifying Hinglaj: Striving for a uniform tradition Conclusion Bibliography Index
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