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Sandeep Acharya

2 papers in the library · 4 citations · publishing 2019-2022

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Spiritual Possession and the Role of Traditional Healers in Nepal

Journal of Nepal Health Research Council March 9, 2022 Sandeep Acharya 3 citations

Spiritual possession is a relatively common phenomenon, and occurs in many cultures around the world. It is a frequent claim in Nepal that illness is caused by spiritual possession, and ill people often seek out traditional healers for treatment. Traditional healers are often not medically trained, and this could have an adverse effect on a person’s health as serious illnesses may not be...

Spiritual Possession and the Role of Traditional Healers in Nepal.

Journal of Nepal Health Research Council April 28, 2019 Sandeep Acharya 1 citation

Spiritual possession is a relatively common phenomenon, and occurs in many cultures around the world. It is a frequent claim in Nepal that illness is caused by spiritual possession, and ill people often seek out traditional healers for treatment. Traditional healers are often not medically trained, and this could have an adverse effect on a person's health as serious illnesses may not be...