'A New God in the Diaspora' explores the worship of a Hindu deity known as Muneeswaran in contemporary Singapore. The strong presence and veneration of this male deity on the island; and the innovative styles of religiosity now associated with him; justify calling Muneeswaran a 'new god' in the Indian diaspora.In examining Muneeswaran; Vineeta Sinha documents a neglected aspect of local Hinduism and the ritual domain surrounding guardian deities (kaaval deivam). She also considers a broader question; asking why this deity; brought from Tamilnadu to Malaya more than 170 years ago; has developed a powerful appeal for young Singaporean Hindus three and four generations removed from their Indian origins. Her discussion of these issues provides an ethnographic documentation of urban-based Hindu religiosity in contemporary Singapore; and makes an important contribution to the global study of diasporic religious experience.
#6373812 in Books 2015-05-21Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.30 x 1.10 x 5.80l; .0 #File Name: 9655261425430 pages
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