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Author Preston, James, 1941-

Title Cult of the goddess : social and religious change in a Hindu temple / James J. Preston
Published New Delhi : Vikas Pub. House Pvt, 1980

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 W'PONDS  294.5 Pre/Cot  AVAILABLE
Description x, 109 pages 14 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, maps. ; 23 cm
Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. Mother worship -- 3. Patterns of patronage -- 4. The ritual process -- 5. Religoius experience -- 6. The changing complexion of hinduism -- 7. Symbols of transformation
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Bibliography: pages [102]-106
Subject Chandi Temple (Cuttack, India)
Caṇḍi (Hindu deity)
Hindu temples -- India -- Cuttack -- Management.
Hinduism -- India -- Cuttack.
Mother goddesses.
SUBJECT Cuttack (India) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81108263 -- Religious life and customs. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh00007603
Cuttack (India) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n81108263 -- Social life and customs. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2001008851
LC no. 80904017
ISBN 0706910028