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The document discusses shamanism in South India, particularly in the Malnad region of Mysore State, highlighting the lack of scholarly attention to popular Hinduism and village religion. It details the practices of a shaman named Ramappa, who serves as a gidiga, and the unique characteristics of his shamanistic sessions, including the rituals involved and the nature of his familiar spirit. The paper emphasizes the cultural significance of shamanism and the interplay between local beliefs and broader Hindu t
- Author
- Thomas Monteiro
- Language
- EN