| Description |
viii, 246 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. The Power of Murugan's Lance -- 2. Murugan as Metaphor -- 3. The Hindu Tamils of Penang: Gurus, Brahmins, and Pujaris -- 4. Thaipusam in Penang -- 5. Rituals and Politics -- 6. Arul: The Trance of Divine Grace -- 7. Symbolic Acts: The Meanings of Ritual Vow Fulfillment -- 8. A Ceremonial Animal -- 9. Ritual, Power, and Moral Redemption |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [215]-236) and index |
| Subject |
Hinduism -- Malaysia.
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Tamil (Indic people) -- Malaysia -- Religion.
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Thaipusam.
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| LC no. |
96052671 |
| ISBN |
0875802230 (clothbound : alk. paper) |
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0875805744 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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