Non-Fiction
Verdict - If North indian Religion and deras interest you
This was a non-fiction that I picked up to help me understand what Deras actually are, as I was researching the Dera Sacha Sauda. It's a non-fiction, and not a particularly quick-moving one. But it does accomplish what it sets out to - it explains Deras and the effect they have on the places they exist in.
The book focuses on Punjab mainly, but does wander around a bit. The author goes into a few specific examples of Deras, cultures, effects on the locals, and inclusivity and the extra context is helpful.
I'm not a particularly religious person, so beyond the basic knowledge, it wasn't overly helpful or meaningful to me. It may be for a person who subscribes to that type of religious experience.
Read this if you're interested in expanding your knowledge of religion in North India. Just keep in mind that all Indian religious discourse has an agenda; it's not neutral.
~Becky~
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