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Renunciation, Death and Liberation: An Ethnographic Study of Dandi Sanyasis in Kashi

Sociological Bulletin October 25, 2026 Vineet Kumar, Harpreet Singh

This study explores the lived experiences of Dandi Sanyasis residing in Mumukshu Bhawan, Kashi, and examines how renunciation, sacred migration, ascetic practices and engagement with death shape their pursuit of moksha. Drawing on qualitative data collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation and ethnographic fieldwork, the study investigates the everyday lives of elderly...