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Book: Hinduism in Five Minutes

Chapter: 16. What are the Regional Differences in Hinduism across India?

DOI: 10.1558/equinox.41683

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This chapter examines regional differences in Hinduism across India by focusing on two case studies, temple constructions and festival celebrations. Regional differences in Hindu traditions can often be attributed to differences in beliefs regarding manifestations of the divine and social, cultural, and linguistic variations across India.

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