Play, symbolism, and ritual
Subtitle: a study of Tamil Brahmin women's rites of passage
By: Vasumathi K. Duvvury.
Series: American university studies. Series XI, Anthropology and sociology,; vol. 41; American university studies.; vol. 41.
Publisher: P. Lang; Lang Publishing, Incorporated, Peter
Published: 1991
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 251
Subjects: Hindu women -- India -- Tamil Nadu -- Religious life.; Brahmans -- India -- Tamil Nadu -- Religious life.; Hinduism -- Rituals.; Play -- Religious aspects -- Hinduism.; Hindu symbolism.; Tamil Nadu (India) -- Religious life and customs.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [235]-243).
Based on the author's thesis (Ph.D.--Rice University, 1987).