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This essay discusses two anthropological models of cultural interaction that have shaped the study of religious processes in India over the last three decades, particularly focusing on the Puranic texts of early medieval Bengal. It argues that despite criticisms, these models effectively capture the complexities of religious transformation, highlighting the interplay between brahmanical traditions and local customs. The essay also examines the concepts of Sanskritization and the interaction of great and lit
- Author
- Gunn Kapil
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- EN