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The Sacred Town of Sankhu: the Anthropology of Newar Ritual, Religion and Society in Nepal
Bal Gopal Shrestha
This book presents a detailed view of Newar society and culture, and its socio-economic, socio-religious and ritual aspects, concentrating on the Newar town of Sankhu in the Valley of Nepal. The foundation of the town of Sankhu is attributed to the goddess Vajrayogini, venerated by both Buddhists and Hindus in Nepal and beyond.
619 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | August 1, 2013 |
| Original release date | 2012 |
| ISBN13 | 9781443849104 |
| Publishers | Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
| Pages | 619 |
| Dimensions | 148 × 212 × 41 mm · 816 g |
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