Iterativity, agency, and feminism in the Hindu Tij songs of Nepal by Basanti Timalsina, Victoria L. Bergvall

“…We study the iterative discursive forms of language (word choice, syntax, and semantics) and multimodal displays (as modern media spread audiovisuals in songs and dances) arising around the Nepali Hindu festival of Tij, where women gather, feast, then fast, sing, and dance to honor the union of goddess Parvati and god Shiva. Traditional Tij songs often lament women as suffering under parents, brothers, husbands, or in-laws – yet taking joy and solace in celebrating with other women, whereas newer genres of songs may focus on one’s beauty and adornment in new Tij attire available through consumer commodification. …”
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