Routledge Religion and Modernity in the Himalaya - Book

Explore the evolving religious landscape of the Himalayan region with this scholarly work from the Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series. Religion has acted as a major cultural, social, and political force in the Himalaya for generations. However, the twentieth and twenty-first centuries have introduced significant shifts through increased economic flows, tourism growth, and new forms of media and governance. This book provides a deep look into how religious traditions are being re-imagined or re-configured in response to these rapid changes. Through detailed case studies of lived religion, the text offers unique intra-regional perspectives that are essential for students and researchers of South Asian history and culture. By using original fieldwork, the author documents the real-world impact of modernity on traditional practices, making it a valuable resource for anyone studying the social and cultural history of the Himalaya.