This book is based on the extensive fieldwork conducted through out Karnataka. The study focuses on undertaking and analyzing the occurrence of Possession Phenomenon in our country and is based on the collection of information through personal interview with the possession cases and their family members, observations of the behaviour and practices in the healing centres, etc. In this study both the types Possession-Voluntary and Involuntary have been intensively studies. The study was based on the Diagnostic-Descriptive Research Design Respondents were selected who fulfilled selection criteria by visiting Traditional Healers Shrines, and Faith healers who are popular in different parts as palces/persons, and claim to be dealing with this phenomenon effectively. The author has made sincere attempt to give scientific answer to the questions like-Why? When? Who? And How? This phenomenon/behaviour is manifested in our society. This book tries to clarify many misconceptions, which exists about this phenomenon. Further if throws light upon the limitation, which exist in the present health services and strongly recommend the need for providing holistic and integrated social and health services to overcome the manifestation of this phenomenon, which is in reality a preventable manifestation. The book is likely to help the professional social workers, psychologists, psychiatratists, medical practioners and in general a common man/woman through practical findings and reader are requested to send their comments also.
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