RELIGION, RITUAL AND ROYALTY
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RELIGION, RITUAL AND ROYALTY
Book Details
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Editors: N.K. Singh, Rajendra Joshi
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Publisher: Rawat Publications
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Language: English
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ISBN: 8170334883
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Publication Year: 1999
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Pages: 317
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Cover: Hardcover
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Sale Territory: India
About the Book
Religion, Ritual and Royalty explores the dynamic interplay between religion, ritual, and royalty in shaping the cultural and social fabric of Rajasthan. The book delves into both textual-historical and oral-contextual sources, shedding light on the life-cycle rituals, customs, festivals, indigenous faiths, and the worldview of common people.
While historical sources often focus on royalty, feudalism, and administrative linkages, this volume expands the scope by examining the folk-ethnoistic traditions that have sustained and regulated the lives of Rajasthan’s people. It highlights two major traditions—feudalistic royalty and folk-ethnoism—that derived their legitimacy from transcendental beliefs and practices.
Through an interdisciplinary approach, this book links oral history, recorded history, and subaltern studies, offering a new perspective on contemporary life. Key issues such as gender, community empowerment, caste, social capital, civil society, and cultural pluralism are discussed in relation to Rajasthan’s micro-history and vibrant diversity.
Religion, ritual, and royalty are explored as interconnected forces that played pivotal roles in the normative ordering of both civil society and the state. The contributions of renowned scholars in the field of Rajasthan Studies provide a comprehensive understanding of these crucial elements, making the book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the cultural and social dynamics of Rajasthan.
About the Authors / Editors
N.K. Singh is the Chair Professor at the Institute of Development Studies, Jaipur, and has made significant contributions to the field of Rajasthan Studies.
Rajendra Joshi is the Director of the Institute of Rajasthan Studies, Jaipur, and is known for his expertise in Rajasthan's cultural and historical heritage.
