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Devī’s Dance: The Interweaving of Politics, Mysticism, and Culture in Kathmandu Valley

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Lidke, J.S. Devī’s Dance: The Interweaving of Politics, Mysticism, and Culture in Kathmandu Valley. Hindu Studies 10, 35–57 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11407-006-9001-9

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