Hindu, sufi, or sikh : contested practices and identifications of sindhi hindus in india and ... beyond

By analyzing concrete examples of the creation of a heritage in the context of migration, this multi-sited ethnography considers the implications of representations of religions and diaspora for Sindhi Hindus and other similar communities. This multi-sited ethnography considers the impact of contested definitions on the experiences and representations of Sindhi Hindus. Ramey recognizes how the dominant definitions of Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism challenge communities who defy such understandings and analyzes the ways Sindhi Hindus have established their unconventional practices and heritage in the context of their diaspora. By analyzing concrete examples of the creation of a heritage in the context of migration, this book considers the implications of representations of religions for Sindhi Hindus and other similar communities.--Résumé de l'éditeur "This multi-sited ethnography considers the impact of contested definitions on the experiences and representations of Sindhi Hindus. Ramey recognizes how the dominant definitions of Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism challenge communities who defy such understandings and analyzes the ways Sindhi Hindus have established their unconventional practices and heritage in the context of their diaspora. By analyzing concrete examples of the creation of a heritage in the context of migration, this book considers the implications of representations of religions for Sindhi Hindus and other similar communities."--Jacket Front Matter....Pages i-xv Introduction: Differing Understandings....Pages 1-9 Placing Sindhis....Pages 11-40 Debating Institutions....Pages 41-72 Defining Movements....Pages 73-104 Presenting Sacred Figures....Pages 105-124 Celebrating Heritage....Pages 125-151 Personalizing Traditions....Pages 153-183 Conclusion: Understanding Differences....Pages 185-193 Back Matter....Pages 195-222