This volume brings to light the phenomenon of religious voices from the;lowest orders of Indian society: Nandanar and Tirupan Alvar in the South;;Chokhamela and his entire family in Marathi territory; and, most famous of;all, Ravidas in the north. Each saint was born untouchable and that fact is;essential part of his and her life and song.

ISBN 13: 9788173046445

ISBN 10: 8173046441

Year: 2022

Language: ENGLISH

Pages etc.: 286p., (8)ill., (1)map, gloss., bibl., ind., 23cm.

Binding: Hardbound

Subject(s): Sociology