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Sindh’s Sadhu Bela: A visual and cultural analysis.

Authors :
Naqvi, Aliya Iqbal
Tariq, Anum
Aggarwal, Neil Krishan
Source :
Sikh Formations: Religion, Culture, Theory. Jul2024, p1-18. 18p. 11 Illustrations.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The Sadhu Bela temple in Sukkur, Sindh established by the Udasi community has attracted interest among Pakistani journalists and social scientists. These accounts variously refer to the site as ‘Hindu,’ ‘Sikh,’ or syncretic between the two. In this visual essay, we draw upon texts that the Udasi community has produced to understand the community’s self-definition. We show how Sadhu Bela continues to have significance in the devotional lives of Punjabis and Sindhis across the India-Pakistan border. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17448727
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Sikh Formations: Religion, Culture, Theory
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
178710889
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/17448727.2024.2384253