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Title Monthly ancestral offerings in Hinduism [Motion picture] / H. Daniel Smith
Published Syracuse, N.Y. : Film Marketing Division, Syracuse University, 1969

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 W'PONDS  294.50954 Smi/Mao  AVAILABLE
Description 1 film reel (8 min.) : sd., col. ; 16 mm + 1 guide (9 leaves ; 28 cm)
Series Image India ; no.4
Image India ; no.4
Summary Summary= Depicts the reverential offerings made by the Hindus to departed relatives. Provides an understanding of how ritualism defines even eschatological hope in Hinduism, and indicates why a son is highly regarded. Filmed within the Tengalai brāhmin community of Srīvaisnavas
Notes Produced in cooperation with Center for Instructional Communications, Syracuse University; American Institute of Indian Studies, Poona and Philadelphia; Educational Resources Center, New Delhi; and State Education Dept. of the University of the State of New York
Includes bibliographical references
Documentary
Title on guide: Monthly ancestral rites in Hinduism
Optical sound track
Credits Director and writer, H. Daniel Smith; cinematography, Durai Rajendren; technical adviser, K.K.A. Venkatachari
Subject Ancestor worship -- Hinduism
Author Smith, H. Daniel (Harry Daniel), 1928-
Syracuse University. Film Marketing Division
Other Titles Monthly ancestral rites in Hinduism [Motion picture]