Religious practices in South India to cure diseases.
Bull Indian Inst Hist Med Hyderabad
;
1998 Jan; 28(1): 1-5
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-1747
ABSTRACT
There is belief in South Indian villages that epidemics are due to evil spirits surrounding the villages. The propitiating of Gods and Goddesses to get rid of diseases in these villages are discussed. The Christian and Muslin traditions to cure the diseases by practising religion are also discussed.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Religion and Medicine
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Humans
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Rural Health
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Communicable Diseases
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History, Ancient
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History, Medieval
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History, Early Modern 1451-1600
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History, Modern 1601-
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History, 21st Century
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India
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Bull Indian Inst Hist Med Hyderabad
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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