| ID | 179995 |
| Title Proper | Swallowing Hurt |
| Other Title Information | Conversion, Broken Deity Tiles and Reluctant Forgiveness in Kanpur |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Frøystad, Kathinka |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article considers the non-aggressive aftermath of an alleged iconoclasm in a residential neighbourhood of Kanpur. The ‘iconoclasts’ were recent converts to Christianity who were attempting to mark their departure from Hinduism by dismantling the deity tiles on their house. Despite the indignation this caused among their Hindu neighbours, not much ensued. While the lack of escalation may be easy to explain given the local circumstances, this article pays particular attention to how the anger of the denouncer subsided and the role of her growing knowledge about Christianity therein. |
| `In' analytical Note | South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies Vol. 44, No.3; Jun 2021: p.568-583 |
| Journal Source | South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies 2021-06 44, 3 |
| Key Words | Christianity ; Conversion ; Hindu Nationalism ; Outrage ; Offence ; Deity Tiles ; Iconoclasm ; ndia ; Kanpur |