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Everyday Hinduism

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This innovative introductory textbook explores the central practices and beliefs of Hinduism through contemporary, everyday practice.<br /> <br /> <ul> <li>Introduces and contextualizes the rituals, festivals and everyday lived experiences of Hinduism in text and images</li> <li>Includes data from the author’s own extensive ethnographic fieldwork in central India (Chhattisgarh), the Deccan Plateau (Hyderabad), and South India (Tirupati)</li> <li>Features coverage of Hindu diasporas, including a study of the Hindu community in Atlanta, Georgia</li> <li>Each chapter includes case study examples of specific topics related to the practice of Hinduism framed by introductory and contextual material</li> </ul>