Author : Anant Pai
Publisher :
Page : 703 pages
File Size : 20,43 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN : 9788184823240
This Amar Chitra Katha special edition brings together some of the stories that are woven around gods and goddesses. From the mighty Shiva and Vishnu to the much loved Durga and Ganesha. From the popular gods of the epics like Rama and Krishna to the less
Author : Tammy Laser
Publisher : Encyclopaedia Britannica
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 47,5 MB
Release : 2014-07-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1622753917
This encyclopedic volume is a thorough examination of the history of religion in ancient India, detailing each of the gods and goddesses, his or her origins, and how the gods continue to be worshipped today. The history of religion is directly tied to the history of the past one thousand years. World history is an important part of the history curriculum, making this volume a valuable teaching tool, as well as an entertaining read. Vibrant images make it a visual experience.
Author : Swami Harshananda
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 20,29 MB
Release : 2016-04-07
Category :
ISBN : 9781861188274
Author : B. K. CHATURVEDI
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 35,55 MB
Release : 2014
Category :
ISBN : 9788173861925
Author : Divya Jain
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,53 MB
Release : 2010-05
Category :
ISBN : 9788178061955
Hinduism is one of the world's oldest living faiths. There are thousands of different Hindu gods and goddesses. Children are often very curious to know about them. The present book comprises information and stories related to ten popular gods and goddessesBrahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Sarasvati, Lakshmi, Parvati, Ganesha, Hanuman, Indra and Surya. The stories in this collection will satiate their curiosity and also provide pleasure to the young readers. The tales are a varied lot as they have been selected not just from the Hindu scriptures, but also from folklore, legends and myths. Replete with magic and transformations, conflicts and controversies, revenge and sacrifice, curses and boons, demons and saints, the stories are interesting, entertaining, informative and 'fun'.Why are the magic pots losing their magic? Why do two brothers fight over a lotus, and what is the outcome? Why did a popular goddess turn into a river? Why does a brahman give away a pole full of gold coins? How does Nandi, the bull become Lord Shiva's vehicle? To find out the answers to all these and more, delve into the book, and read on....
Author : Suresh Narain Mathur
Publisher : Diamond Pocket Books (P) Ltd.
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 22,32 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788128808029
From more than 33 million gods & goddesses in Hindu mythology. This book has story for only more popular ones.
Author : Priya Hemenway
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 42,82 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780811836456
Hindu gods serve mankind with compassion and devotion, breathing wisdom into every aspect of life. This exquisitely illustrated book presents profiles of 30 deitiesfrom the powerful triad of Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer, to the colorful supporting cast of gods such as Ganesha and Saraswati. Author Priya Hemenway tells the stories of how these gods came to be, how theyre worshipped, and how they remain forever alive in the hearts of those who seek to know themselves.
Author : Sanjay Patel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 48,19 MB
Release : 2006-10-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0452287758
Pixar animator and Academy Award–nominated director Sanjay Patel (Sanjay’s Super Team) brings to life Hinduism’s most important gods and goddesses—and one sacred stone—in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile. The Little Book of Hindu Deities is chock-full of monsters, demons, noble warriors, and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant’s head (his father cut his off!); why Kali, the goddess of time, is known as the “Black One” (she’s a bit goth); and what “Hare Krishna” really means. “Throw another ingredient in the American spirituality blender. Pop culture is veering into Hinduism.”—USA Today
Author : Bhanumathi Narasimhan
Publisher : HarperCollins Children's Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,39 MB
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9789353023492
This book is the perfect introduction to some of the most popularly revered Gods and Goddesses. The simple text and charming illustrations make it a wonderful first guide for young readers.
Author : Stephen Knapp
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 13,65 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8184953666
UNDERSTANDING VEDIC HINDU DIVINITIES Understanding the assorted divinities or gods and goddesses of the Vedic or Hindu pantheon is not so difficult when it is presented simply and effectively. And that is what you will find in this book. This will open you to many of the possibilities and potentials of the Vedic tradition, and show how it has been able to cater and fulfill the spiritual needs and development of so many people since time immemorial. This book explains the nature of the Vedic divinities, their purposes and powers, and the ways they influence and affect the natural energies of the universe. It also shows how they can assist us and that blessings from them can help our own spiritual and material development and potentialities, depending on what we need. The divinities include Lord Krishna, Vishnu, their main avatars and expansions, along with Brahma, Shiva, Ganesh, Murugan, Surya, Hanuman, as well as the goddesses including Radha, Durga, Saraswati, Lakshmi. We find explanations of their names, attributes, dress, weapons, instruments, the meaning of the Shiva lingam, and some of the legends and stories connected with them.
