I'm currently researching some folk deities in Maharashtra, with specific focus on myths and rituals. I have previously worked in understanding the iconography of the Sati Asara Goddesses, however, there is very little about the myths and rituals associated. The basic information that I have is as follows:
If anyone has any information, or links to information that would be useful to my research - please do let me know!
http://devdutt.com/articles/world-mythology/the-goddess-collective-and-its-brother.html
Check this link out. It is written by Dr Devdutt Patanaik, one of the most authoritative voice in Indian Myths today.
Dear Anupama,
Thank you for your response. On your superlative for Dr. Pattanaik - I would simply like to state that while his work is gravely important in terms of filling gaps within the study of folk myths and rituals, his academic credibility and analysis is still rather lacking; I would suggest reading 'Water & Womanhood' by Anne Feldhaus (1995) to gain a much more comprehensive and analytic view on such themes.
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