The Festival of Pirs by Afsar Mohammad
The Festival of Pirs is an ethnographic study of the religious life of the village of Gugudu in Andhra Pradesh.
The author fills a gap in Muharram studies by describing the period's multifaceted nature in a south Indian village, where the focus is on a local Muslim saint named KullayappaBy emphasizing the shared nature of rituals and narratives, he demonstrates that the period provides benefits for everyone, regardless of caste or creed. It is a refreshing reminder that Muslims and Hindus can live together, despite competing claims of religious authority and authenticity. * Frank J. Korom, Professor of Religion & Anthropology, Boston University *
This book is a valuable addition to Asian Studies and can be a great resource for students of area studies, anthropology, sociology and comparative religious studies. * Ashok Kumbamu, South Asia Research *
This book is a valuable addition to Asian Studies and can be a great resource for students of area studies, anthropology, sociology and comparative religious studies. * Ashok Kumbamu, South Asia Research *
Afsar Mohammad is Lecturer in Asian Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199997596 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199997594 |
| Title | The Festival of Pirs |
| Author | Afsar Mohammad |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2013-11-28 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
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