Review of Hinglaj Devi: Identity, Change, and Solidification at a Hindu Temple in Pakistan (original) (raw)

This monograph explores the Hindu goddess tradition and pilgrimage site of Hinglaj Devi in Balochistan, Pakistan, underscoring the significance of the shrine to both Hindus and Muslims. Drawing from six years of ethnographic fieldwork, the study delves into themes of sacred space, identity formation, and the solidification of tradition, especially in light of recent infrastructural developments and community efforts. It highlights diverse rituals and contestations over authenticity in the context of contemporary Hindu practices and calls for further research into the implications of these solidifications on local inter-community dynamics.