Publication: Invigorating and Reinventing Sacred Space: Hijra and Non-Hijra Relationships in a Dargah
Date
Date
Date
2021
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Abstract
Abstract
Abstract
The article juxtaposes the lived realities and perceptions of a hijra gharana connected to a dargah (shrine of a revered religious figure belonging to the Sufi tradition) in a North Indian city, Narayanpura. It addresses how a hijra community interacts and develops interpersonal relationships with their non-hijra neighbours, devotees and shopkeepers, thereby engendering hijra selfhood. The potent element of symbolism enunciated through mythology, rituals and festivals becomes pertinent in constructing and authenticating the hijra iden
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Creators (Authors)
- Ghosh, Banhishikha
Volume
Volume
Volume
28
Number
Number
Number
2
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Page range/Item number
209
Page end
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Page end
227
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Item Type
Item Type
Journal Article
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Keywords
Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous), Cultural Studies, Health (social science), Gender Studies
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Language
English
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2021-06-01
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2022-10-10
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0971-5215
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