Re: REQUEST: The Hindu cult of Thuggee?
Posted By N. Tiwari (ntiwari@rs3.esm.vt.edu)
8 Apr 1997 13:49:25 GMT
Dohn Joe (dohn_joe@ix.netcom.com) wrote:
: I am doing research on the Hindu cult of Thuggee, disciples of Kali who
: committed ritual stranglings of travelers to sacrifice to that god.
: Under the British Empire this cult was eradicated, as the English found
: their practices unacceptable.
: Any additional information that someone could provide on this lost
: tradition would be greatly appreciated.
There is nothing "Hindu" about
Thugee. However, during the British
Raj, a lot of people, who were involved
in Thugee did worship Kali. But, I am
not aware of any religious connection between
their worship mode, and their behavior.
--
Nachiketa Tiwari
