Traditional Rituals Prevalent in Nagasankar Temple, Assam: A Discussion
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: On the basis of traditional beliefs and imaginary theories that the Elani Puja of Assam - Patal Devalaya, Temple, Satra has been specified. The three streams of Shaiva, Shakta and Vaishnava have been flowing in parallel for ages. One of the ancient and major deities in Hinduism is the 'Shiva God'. There is a lot of evidence about the prevalence of Saivism since the era of Mahabharata. Shiva who is known by different names can also be seen imagining different forms. Shiva idols and Shiva lingas scattered in different places in Assam are the ones who remember the antiquity of its practice.
Authors: Mitali Nath -, Praveen B M -
Institution: Srinivas University
Language: English
Topic: Indian and Buddhist Studies
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4401756992