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| Titel: |
The construction of tradition: the cult of the God Rama in Rajasthan, North India |
| Auteur: |
Vergati, Anne |
| Verschenen in: |
History and anthropology |
| Paginering: | Jaargang 15 (2004) nr. 3 pagina's 263-271 |
| Jaar: |
2004-01 |
| Inhoud: |
In Rajasthan compared to other parts of Northern India such as Bengal or Orissa, the cult of the god Rama is widespread. One of the characteristics of this cult in Rajasthan is the fact that the god Rama has always been linked to royalty. The association of Rama with royalty has reinforced a certain image of Rajputs (former warriors, rulers) as political leaders. The article shows the relation of myths to social practices and how these myths about Rama have been used by former rulers and by politicians today. In the constructions of national and local traditions, beliefs are often more important than historical traditions. |
| Uitgever: |
Routledge |
| Bronbestand: |
Elektronische Wetenschappelijke Tijdschriften |
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