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Hinduism: Gods, Scriptures and Paths
Death in Banaras
An anthropological study of the funeral priests, cremation workers and pilgrims of Varanasi, based on extended fieldwork. Parry analyses the beliefs and rituals surrounding death in the holy city and the social world of those who serve the dead.
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