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About The Book: Popular Hinduism: The Religion of the Masses by L. S. S. O’Malley offers an accessible account of the everyday religious beliefs and practices followed by the general Hindu population in India. Moving beyond philosophical doctrines, O’Malley focuses on rituals, festivals, deities, pilgrimages, and folk traditions that shape Hindu devotional life. Written during the colonial period, the book reflects an anthropological perspective and remains a valuable resource for understanding how Hinduism is experienced and lived by ordinary people in diverse cultural settings. About The Author: Lewis Sydney Steward O'Malley (1874-1941) was a British colonial official and anthropologist who served in the Indian Civil Service from 1898 to 1924. He contributed significantly to the study of Indian society, particularly in the areas of caste and popular Hinduism. O'Malley authored numerous works, including Indian Caste Customs (1934) and Popular Hinduism (1935), and edited Bengal District Gazetteers. He was recognized with the title Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire for his service and scholarly contributions. The Title 'Popular Hinduism: The Religion Of The Masses written/authored/edited by L. S. S. O'malley', published in the year 1935. The ISBN 9789370971448 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 262 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Religion. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.