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Siamese Brahmins Assist the King: For 800 years Hindu priests have guided Thailand's royal court rituals.
- Source :
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Hinduism Today . Oct-Dec2024, Vol. 46 Issue 4, p30-34. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- The article focuses on the longstanding role of Siamese Brahmins in Thailand's royal rituals, illustrating their deep historical and cultural integration into Thai society. Topics include their crucial role in the royal coronation ceremony, the evolution and specialization of brahmin groups over time, and the contemporary challenges and adaptations faced by these priests amid modern changes and global influences.
- Subjects :
- *BRAHMANS
*RITES & ceremonies
*CORONATIONS
*PRIESTS
*PRIESTHOOD
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08960801
- Volume :
- 46
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Hinduism Today
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 179592873