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Wages of Action, The: Religion in a Hindu Village

Synopsis
Looks at a rage of Hindu activities in a North India village: rituals performed by different castes, an exorcism sequence, a wedding ritual, a Sattya Narain puja, a pilgrimage to the Ganges, and a variety of sequences of daily life. Demonstrates that for a Hindu, religion is not confined to rituals but involves every part of life. Portrays many aspects of caste and the relationship between caste and religion. Contains interviews with, amongst others: a Brahmin landowner; a Chamar exorcist; a wandering Sadhu and a Bhar spirit priest.
Series
Religious Quest, The: Course A228
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min.
Year of production
1988
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects
Religious studies
Keywords
Hinduism; India

Credits

Producer
Charles Cooper

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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