The Attraction to Idols Awakened in Nature Worshippers
▸ Part of: Idol Scandal Resurfaces Amid Political Realignment and New Construction
The construction and resurfacing of controversies surrounding idols of Sumnima-Paruhang and Yalambar in various locations highlight a growing attraction to idols within the Kirat community, contrasting with their traditional nature worship. Despite intellectual discourse on nature worship, leaders are actively involved in idol construction, often using community and state funds. This trend, fueled by narratives of ethnic and cultural identity, appears to mask a fascination with wealth, leading to the creation of expensive, non-durable idols, sometimes built over ancestral burial sites.
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