
New Books in Sociology Ina Marie Lunde Ilkama, "The Play of the Feminine" (HASP, 2023)
Feb 29, 2024
Explore the celebration of feminine powers during the Navarātri festival in Tamil Nadu, focusing on mythologies of the goddess, temple celebrations, and the ritual practice of kolu. Learn about the play of the goddess in myth and ritual, religious agency of women, and notions of playfulness in Navarātri rituals. Delve into the interconnected myths of Rienoka and local goddess traditions, the tradition of Golu during Navratri, oral tradition empowerment, and empowerment of women in rituals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Religion, Textual Traditions, and Temple Rituals
04:17 • 8min
Exploring the Interconnected Myths of Rienoka and Local Goddess Traditions
12:46 • 3min
Exploring the Tradition of Golu During Navratri
15:42 • 12min
Exploring Oral Tradition, Yoga Sutras, and Ritual Contexts for Empowerment
27:25 • 4min
Exploring the Feminine Divine and Empowerment of Women in Rituals
31:28 • 6min
Exploring Hindu Goddesses, Tamil Diaspora, and Religious Education in Norway
37:15 • 3min
