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Volume : I, Issue : I, February - 2011

Spatial Organization of Holy Places In Maharashtra

K.A. Mali

Published By : Laxmi Book Publication

Abstract :

Spatial organization lies very much the heart of most geographical investigation. Geographer study mans reaction to space and gives more attention to fact of distributional phenomena. The common concern of issue in cultural and religious studies is the distribution of sacred sites; while there is a tendency to think of sacred space in term of site and location; religious routs bear analysis as well. Maharashtra has a long tradition of tolerance and symbiotic interaction with different region faith.

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K.A. Mali, (2011). Spatial Organization of Holy Places In Maharashtra. Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol. I, Issue. I, http://oldisrj.lbp.world/UploadedData/28.pdf

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