Hindu Pilgrimage

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Focusing on the religious practice of pilgrimage, this book delves into Shrî Shailam, a significant pilgrimage site for Shiva and Goddess Durga in South India. It explores the site’s sacred worldview and its historical transformation from medieval to modern times. By integrating religion, anthropology, art history, and politics, the author investigates Shrî Shailam's pivotal role in Shaivism, its impact on Indian religious traditions, and the interplay between ideological and civic aspects in the management of the pilgrimage center today.