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God of Justice: Ritual Healing and Social Justice in the Central Himalayas (1st Edition) by William Sturman Sax Paperback, 298 Pages, Published 2009 ISBN-10: 0-19-533585-6 / 0195335856 ISBN-13: 978-0-19-533585-9 / 9780195335859 God of Justice deals with ritual healing in the Central Himalayas of north India, focusing on the cult of Bhairav, a local deity associated with the lowest castes, who are frequently victims of social injustice. When they are exploited or abused they often turn to Bhairav for justice, beseeching him |