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<br> The author fills a gap in Muharram studies by describing the period's multifaceted nature in a south Indian village, where the focus is on a local Muslim saint named Kullayappa. By emphasizing the shared nature of rituals and narratives, he demonstrates that the period provides benefits for everyone, regardless of caste or creed. It is a refreshing reminder that Muslims and Hindus can live together, despite competing claims of religious authority and authenticity. --Frank J. Korom, Professor of Religion & Anthropology, Boston University <br><p><br>

"""The author fills a gap in Muharram studies by describing the period's multifaceted nature in a south Indian village, where the focus is on a local Muslim saint named Kullayappa. By emphasizing the shared nature of rituals and narratives, he demonstrates that the period provides benefits for everyone, regardless of caste or creed. It is a refreshing reminder that Muslims and Hindus can live together, despite competing claims of religious authority and authenticity."" --Frank J. Korom, Professor of Religion & Anthropology, Boston University ""This book is a valuable addition to Asian Studies and can be a great resource for students of area studies, anthropology, sociology and comparative religious studies.""--Ashok Kumbamu, South Asia Research"

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Afsar Mohammad is Lecturer in Asian Studies at the University of Texas at Austin.

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