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hinduism-
an introduction shakuntala jagannathan $14.95 |
devi - the
mother goddess devdutt pattanaik $19.95 |
shiva - an
introduction devdutt pattanaik $19.95 |
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| hinduism is the oldest living religion in the world and is unique in its tolerance of other religions. yet, because of its free thinking and lack of compulsion, educated hindus of today know very little of their own religion and there is great need for a simple but comprehensive book on the subject. | this
book is written in simple narrative style, taking the reader through shakata imagery,
philosophy, beliefs, customs, history, folklore, and myth, it teaches the meaning
of goddess worship in our time. reaching to young and old alike, it brings together
tales of various goddesses and heroines. 8187111453 |
this
is an attempt to understand the meaning of shiva worship in our time exploring
various pictorial images of shiva iconography, taking us to shaivite philosophy,
beliefs, history, folklore, and myth. 8187111011 |
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ganesha
- the auspicious n. krishna & s. jagannathan $19.95 |
ganesa chitralekha singh & prem nath $9.95 |
hanuman
- an introduction devdutt pattanaik $19.95 |
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ganesha
is today the most popular and loved of the gods of the hindu pantheon. nothing
auspicious takes place without invoking his name. was this always so? if not,
how did he rise into prominence. these and many more questions have exercised
the minds of those interested in hindu religion and philosophy. profusely illustrated. 8187111224 |
this
book describes all aspects of ganesa; malevolent, and benevolent as a super god
and his complicated origin. it explains, in great detail ganesa in art and ganesa's
interrelation with other gods. this book is for those interested in mythology,
religion, philosophy, archaeologists and sculptors and painters. 8124201064 |
hanuman, the lord of the monkeys, is one of the few gods to be worshipped by followers of the shaiva, vaishnava, and shakta orders. he is admired for his strength scholarship wisdom humility and celibacy. this book communicates the imagery ritual and philosophy associated with hanuman worship. 818711147x |
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vishnu
- an introduction devdutt pattanaik $19.95 |
balaji -
venkateshwara nanditha krishna $19.95 |
hinduism chitralekha singh & prem nath $12.95 |
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| this
book takes us through vaishnava imagery, philosophy, beliefs, customs, history,
folklore and myth to describe the meaning of vishnu worship in our time. highlights
include lucid explanations, over 200 illustrations, a pictorial key to numerous
symbols associated with vaishnava customs and a map showing important vishnu temples. 8187111127 |
balaji
(venkateshwara), a manifestation of vishnu the preserver, worshipped in the temple
of balaji on tirumala hill. this book is a collection of folk legends about balaji,
the sacred tirumala hill and the associated rituals and festivals. 8187111461 |
this
book is an attempt to explain hinduism, its mythology, traditions, and philosophy.
out of hinduism many sects and cults have arisen, such as buddhism, jainism and
sikhism. commencing with the preshistoric age, one reaches the modern age of hinduism
till the end of the book. 8124200890 |
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durga chitralekha singh & prem nath $9.95 |
saraswati chitralekha singh & prem nath $9.95 |
the
symbolism of hindu gods and rituals a. pathasarathy $12.50 |
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goddess
durga with 1000's of names, after her different manifestations, attributes, appellations,
praise and prayers, is the primordial, most knowledgeable, utmost graceful, maha
sakti (energy, power of all gods and goddesses), is the most wise female divinity
in the universe. 8124201501 |
saraswati,
the goddess of learning, intelligence, wisdom, speech, brahma's consort, related
to savitar (sun) and is one of the trinity, the others being gayatri and savatri.
this book traces saraswati's heavenly origin in her different manifestations,
as a vedic river goddess, puranic brahminical goddess and as maha saraswati. 8124201552 |
the
book initiates the reader into the art of symbolism, which plays an importan role
in hinduism. it gives an insight into the treasures of hindu thought and unearths
the deep truth represented by the symbols. also it talks of the popular deities,
rituals and ceremonies along with their philosophical significance. |
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