Divine Performance: Ritual, Devotion, and the Arts in Indian Religious Practice — Selina Thielemann (Hardcover)

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“Divine Service and the Performing Arts in India” is a 2002 book by Selina Thielemann that explores the integral role of music, dance, and acting within devotional religious practices, particularly in Vaishnava traditions of Northern India. The book features essays that analyze how these performing arts function as “liturgical tools” and are woven into the ritual practices of temples, offering insights into their theological and philosophical significance.

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