Kashmir Hindu Sanskars (Rituals, Rites and Customs): A Study

22x14cm, xxx,461,(3)pp, 1 cm tear to front & rear exterior hinge. Rubberstamps to several page margins. Some rubbing, tears & chips to dustwrapper. Not listed in Worldcat. ["An attempt has been made in 'Kashmir Hindu Sanskars'., to refer and discuss almost all Sanskars, rituals, customs and superstitious beliefs of the Hindus of the valley of Kashmir" - from preface]. Contents: Civilization & Rituals; Our Rituals: Pre-Natal Sanskars & Rituals; Post-birth Rituals concerning the Nrahmacharya Ashram; Yagnyopavita: Philosophical & Historical Perspective; Khander - Marriage; Post-Marriage Functions; Grahastha Ashram; Va:n Prasth; Sannya's Ashram; Antim Ashram; Auspicious Days of the Year; Auspicious Days connected with Farming; Sa:th TI Tauhum; Grah ManDall: Our Planets; Ni'shi:d Sa:th: Ominous Moments; Tauhum; Superstitions; The Daily Rituals. Binding corner bumps. A bump to spine edge. Good., dustwrapper.