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Natalie Lang is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Modern Indian Studies, University of Göttingen. She is affiliated with institutions including the Asia Research Institute (NUS), Université du Québec à Montréal, and CeMIS. Her work bridges anthropology, religious studies, and urban studies with a focus on South Asian diaspora.
- PhD in Anthropology/Social Sciences, University of Göttingen
- MA in Migration and Diaspora Studies, SOAS University of London
- BA in South Asian Studies, University of Heidelberg
Her research examines Hindu practices in La Réunion, emphasizing urban religion, gendered bodies, and trans-local identity formation. Recent publications analyze diaspora, digital media, and pandemic-era religious adaptation.
2024 articles highlight urban memory, gendered somatic rituals, and religious visibility in multicultural contexts. She co-edited special issues on body in urban rituals and urban religion with 2022-2023 works exploring digital Hinduism and postcolonial revival.
Scientific Awards:
- Frobenius Research Award (dissertation)
She co-edits the CoronAsur research blog and has organized conferences on urban religion. Her affiliations span German, Singaporean, and Canadian institutions.
