Dear Indologists,

A few years ago, I came across an article intended to debate the close connection of some "Indo-Aryan" speaking groups (I use commas because I doubt that we could never speak of "pure" Indo-Aryan speakers when the migration waves into the Subcontinent began) and Shakta traditions.

Unfortunately, I am not able to remember who wrote about this topic. Anyway, the article focused on Indo-Aryan tribes settled in (Himalayan?) mountains, tracing a close connection between these tribes and Shaktism.

Could anyone suggest any reference to this topic?

Sincerely,

Paolo