The campaign to destroy tradition in #Sabarimala in the name of progress brings to mind vandalism against pagan art, literature, ritual and performance that occurred in Europe.
newstatesman.com/culture/books/…
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newstatesman.com/culture/books/…
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Hula dance (which has a "religious" basis) was banned in Hawaii for nearly fifty years because it was seen as sinful and expressing pagan belief.
Likewise, Pakistan has banned classical and popular dance to improve morals of its citizens.
dawn.com/news/1395160
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Likewise, Pakistan has banned classical and popular dance to improve morals of its citizens.
dawn.com/news/1395160
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Masks of Power.
The cult of Vestal Virgins was banned in AD 394 by Theodosius I. (The 6 virgins had to follow their vow for 30 years after which they could marry.)
The institution of nuns goes further than the condition on the Virgins.
britannica.com/topic/Vestal-V…
The cult of Vestal Virgins was banned in AD 394 by Theodosius I. (The 6 virgins had to follow their vow for 30 years after which they could marry.)
The institution of nuns goes further than the condition on the Virgins.
britannica.com/topic/Vestal-V…
Ah, what's good for me is bad for thee.
This is how power works: Sacred groves were destroyed once; but they are okay as national parks.
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This is how power works: Sacred groves were destroyed once; but they are okay as national parks.
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