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Accepted Paper
Role of food in binding a religious community
Vibha Agnihotri
(Nari Siksha Niketan PG College, Lucknow University)
Paper short abstract
Present paper explores that how Religion and dietary practices act as a binding force for a particular community . Various religious groups include food as a vital and inherent component of the expression of their faith.
Paper long abstract
Regulations and norms governing. food practices may vary from one belief system to the next. Yet the role of food in binding a religious community together is fundamental to all. there are various ceremonial occasions in every culture where food gets huge priority Fasting is a familiar hindu practice usually considered to be 'praying with the body'. It is believed to improve spiritual discipline - by overcoming the sensations of the physical world and focussing on prayer and spiritual growth. there are various ceremonial occasions in every culture where food gets huge priority
Impact of food habits on cultural pattern
Session 1 Friday 9 August, 2013, -