IGNOU MSO 2 2026 2027 - Sociological significance of pilgrimages and festivals.

Question

Sociological significance of pilgrimages and festivals.

30 Jul 2026

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Word Count : 635

Pilgrimages and festivals are important social institutions that reflect the beliefs, values, traditions, and collective life of a society. In sociology, they are studied not merely as religious practices but as social phenomena that influence social relationships, cultural continuity, identity formation, and social integration. They reveal how religion interacts with social structures, economic activities, politics, and cultural practices. Through rituals, symbols, and collective participation, pilgrimages and festivals strengthen the social fabric and contribute to the maintenance and transformation of society. Émile Durkheim viewed religious rituals and festivals as expressions of the collective conscience. According to him, when people gather during pilgrimages or festivals, they experience "collective effervescence," a feeling of emotional unity that reinforces shared beliefs and social solidarity. Such events renew commitment to social norms and values, thereby contributing to social cohesion. For example, gatherings like the Kumbh Mela

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