ANALYSIS OF URS OF LAL SHAHBAZ QALANDAR: A FEMINIST PERSPECTIVE
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https://doi.org/10.68156/n3bdxb12Keywords:
Lower-Class Women, Patriarchy, Sufism, UrsAbstract
Mela, Fair or Festival is one of the key cultural phenomena in the Indian Subcontinent. Throughout the centuries, it has been an integral part of the Indian society. One can see various types of Melas such as cultural, religious, musical and others in the Sindhi society as well. Various introductory studies have put forward their analysis on the Melas. However, it has been important to look at the Mela from the Feminist point of View. This research article focuses on the Mela which is held on the Urs of Qalandar Lal Shahbaz whose shrine is situated in Sehwan, Sindh from Feminist perspective. This research analyses the key elements of the Urs of Lal Shahbaz and looks at the Feminist theory with the framework of women participation. Women for various reasons have participated in the Urs of Lal Shahbaz. This research is inclined towards that part of Urs. This research is interdisciplinary and uses the qualitative method. Primary and secondary sources have been used to support the research work.
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