Name: The Renewal of the Priesthood: Modernity and Traditionalism in a South Indian Temple (en Inglés)
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Author: C. J. Fuller
ISBN: 9780691116587

portada The Renewal of the Priesthood: Modernity and Traditionalism in a South Indian Temple (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Princeton University Press

Autor

C. J. Fuller

Año

2003

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

207

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

ISBN

069111658x

ISBN13

9780691116587

Categorías

Hinduismo

The Renewal of the Priesthood: Modernity and Traditionalism in a South Indian Temple (en Inglés)

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Much has changed for the priests at the Minakshi Temple, one of the most famous Hindu temples in India. In The Renewal of the Priesthood, C. J. Fuller traces their improving fortunes over the past 25 years. This fluidly written book is unique in showing that traditionalism and modernity are actually reinforcing each other among these priests, a process in which the state has played a crucial role. Since the mid-1980s, growing urban affluence has seen more people spend more money on rituals in the Minakshi Temple, which is in the southern city of Madurai. The priests have thus become better-off, and some have also found new earnings opportunities in temples as far away as America. During the same period, due partly to growing Hindu nationalism in India, the Tamilnadu state government's religious policies have become more favorable toward Hinduism and Brahman temple priests. More priests' sons now study in religious schools where they learn authoritative Sanskrit ritual texts by heart, and overall educational standards have markedly improved. Fuller shows that the priests have become more "professional" and modern-minded while also insisting on the legitimacy of tradition. He concludes by critiquing the analysis of modernity and tradition in social science. In showing how the priests are authentic representatives of modern India, this book tells a story whose significance extends far beyond the confines of the Minakshi Temple itself.