Neolithic and megalithic cultures in Tamil Nadu
Author : B. Narasimhaiah
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 44,86 MB
Release : 1977
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Historical Dictionary of the Tamils
Author : Vijaya Ramaswamy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 519 pages
File Size : 46,27 MB
Release : 2017-08-25
Category : History
ISBN : 1538106868
Book Description
The Tamils have an unbroken history of more than two thousand years. Tamil, the language they speak, is one of the oldest living languages in the world. The only people comparable to the Tamils in terms of their hoary past and vibrant present would be the Jews with one marked difference. The Tamils have always had their homeland 'Tamilaham' (alternately pronounced and spelt 'Tamizhaham') known today as Tamil Nadu which to them represents their mother and is revered by them as 'Tamizh Tai' literally ‘Tamil Mother’. This is in striking contrast to the Jews who have been through a long and arduous struggle to gain their homeland, a deeply contested site to this day with Hebrewisation of Israel being a key marker of Jewish identity in the region. Tamils, by contrast have a clear numerical majority in the region that now comprises Tamil Nadu and the language unites rather than divides adherents of different faiths. The second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Tamils contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Tamils.
Religion and Public Culture
Author : Keith E. Yandell Keith E. Yandell
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 33,38 MB
Release : 2013-11-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1136818014
Book Description
The last two centuries have witnessed profound changes in the nature of public consciousness. Nowhere has this been more true than in India, especially in relation to changing cultures of public life and religious tradition in South India. Essays in this collection attempt to explore the intricacies of what is perhaps the single most complex socio-religious environment in the world. The essays consider the evolution of the notion of Hinduism as a distinct and singular separate religion; the relationship between this kind of formulation and various European or western influences in India; and differences which the formation of this idea and its acceptance have made upon wider public consciousness. Each essay also considers certain general issues - such as the passing along of religious authority from one generation to the next, and the rise of disputes over matters both ideological (or doctrinal) and institutional, disputes that are fundamental to the traditions concerned and yet have unmistakable cross-cultural references.
Megalithic Culture of South India
Author : Udayaravi S. Moorti
Publisher :
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 11,18 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Anthropology
ISBN :
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THAKUR VIJAYAM:Spectrum of History, Culture and Archaeological Studies
Author : Prof. P. CHENNA REDDY
Publisher : Blue Rose Publishers
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 29,45 MB
Release : 2023-01-09
Category : History
ISBN :
Book Description
Thakur Vijayam: Spectrum of History, Culture and Archaeological Studies is a Commemoration Volume presented to Prof. Vijay Kumar Thakur was a renowned Historian in India, on his Eighty second birth anniversary (15th July 1941). These articles are in other way serve as garland of flowers to decor Prof. Vijay Kumar Thakur. A great scholar in History, Buddhism, Epigraphy, Archaeology, andCulture. There are more than 35 articles shedding light on History, Culture and Archaeological Studies. This prestigious volume contains a wide spectrum of research articles covering Archaeology, History, Art, Architecture, Epigraphy and Numismatics, Buddhism, Religion and Philosophy Tourism, Modern History and Economic history, Folklore, literature and culture, This volume was edited by Prof. Pedarapu Chenna Reddy who is already well-known for similar volumes in honour of Prof. B. Rama Raju, Dr. P. V. P. Sastry, Prof. R. Soma Reddy, Dr. I. K. Sarma, Dr. V. V. Krishna Sastry, Dr. Robert G. Bednarik, Prof. A. Sundara, Dr. Deme Raja Reddy, Dr. Annapareddy Venkateswara Reddy, Prof. K. V. Raman, Dr. Janumaddi Hanumath Sastry, Prof. K. Rajayyan, Prof. Alan Dundes, Prof. Bhakthavathsala Reddy, Prof. K. K. N. Kurup, Dr. A. K. V. S Reddy, Dr. Y. Gopala Reddy, Prof. M. L. K. Murty, Dr. M. D. Sampath, Prof. Katta Narasimha Reddy, Prof. Hampa Nagarajaiah etc.
Megaliths of the World
Author : Luc Laporte
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 1436 pages
File Size : 38,54 MB
Release : 2022-08-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1803273216
Book Description
Bringing together the latest research on megalithic monuments throughout the world, 150 researchers offer 72 articles, providing a region-by region account in their specialist areas, and a summary of the current state of knowledge. Highlighting salient themes, the book is vital to anyone interested in the phenomenon of megalithic monumentality.
Transformative Practices in Archaeology
Author : Alok Kumar Kanungo
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 40,77 MB
Release :
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ISBN : 9819731232
Book Description
Siruthavoor: An Iron Age-Early Historical burial Site, Tamil Nadu, South India
Author : Smriti Haricharan
Publisher : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 37,38 MB
Release : 2016-10-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1784914363
Book Description
This study aims at using and understanding man-land relationships in order to better comprehend the megalithic burials of Tamil Nadu.
Megalithic Cultures in Asia
Author : Pyŏng-mo Kim
Publisher :
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 18,73 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Antiquities, Prehistoric
ISBN :
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Historical Dictionary of Ancient India
Author : Kumkum Roy
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 490 pages
File Size : 39,63 MB
Release : 2009
Category : India
ISBN : 0810853663
Book Description
India's history and culture is ancient and dynamic, spanning back to the beginning of human civilization. Beginning with a mysterious culture along the Indus River and in farming communities in the southern lands of India, the history of India is punctuated by constant integration with migrating peoples and with the diverse cultures that surround the country. Placed in the center of Asia, history in India is a crossroads of cultures from China to Europe, as well as the most significant Asian connection with the cultures of Africa. The Historical Dictionary of Ancient India provides information ranging from the earliest Paleolithic cultures in the Indian subcontinent to 1000 CE. The ancient history of this country is related in this book through a chronology, an introductory essay, a bibliography, and hundreds of cross-referenced dictionary entries on rulers, bureaucrats, ancient societies, religion, gods, and philosophical ideas.
