The renewal of the priesthood : modernity and traditionalism in a south indian temple

This Book Is About The Priests Of The Minakshi Temple In The City Of Madurai In South India. It Is A Sequel To His Earlier Work. The Author Shows That The Priests Have Become More `Professional` And Modern Mind While Also Insisting On The Legitimacy Of Traditions. Has 6 Chapters, Figures And Tables. A Landmark In India Anthropology. Richly Documented And Insightfully Analysed Account Of The Contemporary Conditions Of A Group Of Specialists Seen In A Historical Perspective.