Abstract
Bhajan Kutiras are dome-shaped meditation caves that dot the perimeter of temple compounds and complexes in Vrindavan, the most sacred pilgrimage place revered by devotees of Krishna in the Chaitanya Vaishnava bhakti tradition. This paper considers Chaitanya Vaiṣṇavism also known as Bengali or Gauḍīya Vaiṣṇavism is one of four devotional (bhakti) sect which traces its roots to 8th century South India. While not a monolithic movement, at the heart of all bhakti sects is a belief that unconditional devotion (bhakti) and attachment for Viṣṇu, the divine being, also known as Krishna, is the sole way to achieve love (prema) for god.
Presenters
Leena TanejaAssociate Professor, Social Sciences, Zayed University, United Arab Emirates
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Religious Community and Socialization
KEYWORDS
Sacred Spaces, Community, Memory
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