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Holmberg RitualParadoxesNepal 1984 by shreya.dahal is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The article explores the complex interrelations among various ritual specialists within the western Tamang religious system in Nepal, highlighting the roles of Buddhist lamas, sacrificial lambu, and shamanic bombo. It argues against viewing these practices as isolated strands, instead proposing that they form a cohesive religious field characterized by opposition, complementarity, and hierarchy. The study emphasizes that understanding Tamang religion requires recognizing the symbolic logic that connects the
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