Title: Pāvai nōn̲pu, varalār̲um ilakkiya marapukaḷum
First published: 1989
Description: Presentation of the thesis that the fasting observed by maidens in Tamil Nadu during the month of Dec./Jan. (Pauṣa) is a worship of Katyāyani, form of Durgā (Hindu deity).
Subjects: Cult, Doctrines, Durgā (Hindu deity), Fasting, Hinduism, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Fasting, Religious life and customs
Places: India, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu (India)
LC classification: BL1237.76 .V57 1989