Amy L. Allocco, a scholar of Hindu rituals and iconography, teams up with Xenia Zeiler, an academic from the University of Helsinki, to delve into the currents shaping contemporary Hindu practices. They explore the concepts of 'sweetening,' which softens religious narratives, and 'intensification,' emphasizing visceral rituals. The discussion reveals how these themes interlace through diverse case studies, reflecting on their significance in diaspora contexts. Unexpected findings highlight the historical depth and creative approaches of contributors across the volume.
