Religious practices in South India to cure diseases.

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1998-01-18
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There is belief in South Indian villages that epidemics are due to evil spirits surrounding the villages. The propitiating of Gods and Goddesses to get rid of diseases in these villages are discussed. The Christian and Muslin traditions to cure the diseases by practising religion are also discussed.
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Alam MM, Rama Rao B. Religious practices in South India to cure diseases. Bulletin of the Indian Institute of History of Medicine (Hyderabad). 1998 Jan; 28(1): 1-5
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/1747
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Bulletin of the Indian Institute of History of Medicine (Hyderabad)