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The Mahakum Mela: Faith, Fashion, and the New Indian Elite

This chapter explores the Mahakum Mela festival in India, emphasizing its rising popularity among various social classes and its deep spiritual significance. It also examines the intertwining of faith, nationalism, and socio-economic factors shaping contemporary Hindu identity amid recent challenges.

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