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Nectar Gaze and Poison Breath

An Analysis and Translation of the Rajasthani Oral Narrative of Devn-Ar-ayaṇ

Nectar Gaze and Poison Breath( )
Author: Malik, Aditya
Series title:South Asia Research Ser.
ISBN:978-0-19-515019-3
Publication Date:Feb 2005
Publisher:Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Book Format:Hardback
List Price:USD $200.00
Book Description:

This book offers a detailed study of the Devnarayan ki par, along with the first English translation of this well-known Rajasthani oral narrative. The tale of the god Devnarayan is performed by itinerant singer-priests during night-wakes in front of a very large painted scroll depicting characters and scenes from the story. It is the focus of one of the most popular folk cults of the Rajasthan region of India. Aditya Malik uses the narrative to explore a range of questions relevant to...
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Book Details
Pages:576
Detailed Subjects: Religion / Hinduism / General
Physical Dimensions (W X L X H):6.318 x 9.438 x 1.56 Inches
Book Weight:2.031 Pounds



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