When the Poison Is the Cure—Healing and Embodiment in Contemporary Śrīvidyā Tantra of the Lalitāmbikā Temple

This paper discusses the healing practices of <i>samayācāra</i> Śrīvidyā, a Hindu Tantric tradition. This study is based on field research conducted in the Śrī Lalitāmbikā temple in Coimbatore, India. The tradition not only advocates inner ritualism, but also focuses on healing practices...

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Main Author: Maciej Karasinski-Sroka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Religions
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/12/8/607