{"product_id":"women-religion-and-tradition-the-cult-of-jogins-matangis-and-basvis","title":"Women, Religion and Tradition: The Cult of Jogins, Matangis and Basvis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vakulabharanam Lalitha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788131603765\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 298\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 8.7 x 5.9 x 0.9 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOn Devadasi Tradition with Reference to Andhra Pradesh, India\u003c\/em\u003e offers an in-depth exploration of the Devadasi system, a religious and cultural practice rooted in ancient South India. The book provides a detailed empirical study conducted over two decades (1985–2006), examining the origins, spread, and social ramifications of the Devadasi tradition in Andhra Pradesh and the broader Deccan region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practice of dedicating girls to temples as servants of deities, known by various names such as Devadasis, Jogins, Matangis, and others, is a complex cultural and religious phenomenon that has deep historical and social implications. This book critically analyzes the exploitation of women under the guise of religion, focusing on the intersection of gender, tradition, and social injustice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe author evaluates the impact of reformative and rehabilitative measures taken by both governmental and non-governmental organizations to address this pernicious practice. It stands as one of the first comprehensive studies of the Devadasi system, shedding light on its detrimental effects on women and their struggle for liberation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is essential reading for scholars, social activists, and anyone interested in the intersection of culture, religion, and women’s rights in South India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Topics Covered\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Devadasi Tradition and its Cultural Significance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGender and Exploitation in Religious Practices\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical Development and Spread of the Devadasi System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReform and Rehabilitation Measures for Devadasis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntersection of Religion, Tradition, and Women's Rights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVakulabharanam Lalitha is a distinguished anthropologist with a doctoral degree in Social Anthropology from the University of Calcutta. With nearly four decades of experience in teaching, research, and administration, she is recognized for her critical studies on social and cultural practices in Andhra Pradesh. Her work on criminal tribes and other anthropological research has earned her significant recognition in academic circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rawat Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50008427200816,"sku":"DRG.RawatPublications_9788131603956","price":777.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/61yoaJd0v-L.jpg?v=1756394037","url":"https:\/\/retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/women-religion-and-tradition-the-cult-of-jogins-matangis-and-basvis","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}