Jains, The: A Religious Community in India

Synopsis

Looks at life of the Jain community in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Description of ancient and modern temples. Interviews with monks and nuns, and with believers who come to the temple to make offerings and conduct puja. Discussion of the Jain community, traditional jewellers and merchants. Outlines the main beliefs of Jainism, and its connections with Hinduism and local cults. Spirit possession among Jains. The meaning of Jainism in modern urban life.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.

Year of production

1985

Availability

Sale

Uses

Students of religion and anthropology.

Subjects

Anthropology; Religious studies

Keywords

India; Jainism

Credits

Director

Caroline Humphrey; James Laidlaw; Marcus Banks

Distributor

Name

University of Cambridge, Department of Social Anthropology, Rivers Video Project