South Indian Shrines
Author : P. V. Jagadisa Ayyar
Publisher :
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 10,11 MB
Release : 1920
Category : Hindu temples
ISBN :
Tamil Temple Myths
Author : David Dean Shulman
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 19,12 MB
Release : 2014-07-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1400856922
Book Description
South India is a land of many temples and shrines, each of which has preserved a local tradition of myth, folklore, and ritual. As one of the first Western scholars to explore this tradition in detail, David Shulman brings together the stories associated with these sacred sites and places them in the context of the greater Hindu religious tradition. Originally published in 1980. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
South Indian Shrines
Author : P. V. Jagadisa Ayyar
Publisher :
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 31,31 MB
Release : 1920
Category : Hindu shrines
ISBN :
Book Description
Gods and Temples in South India
Author : Winand M. Callewaert
Publisher : Manohar Publishers
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 27,64 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788173046568
Book Description
Millions of foreign and Indian tourists and pilgrims visit the thousands of shrines that testify to India's great cultural and religious heritage. For many of them the local priest or their own childhood reading of the Indrajal comics are the only aids to understand and interiorise the message of the 'stones'. For them and for others this book has been written as an introduction to the mythological and religious background of the gods worshipped in temples and carved in beautiful statues. It also gives a detailed description of the numerous episodes depicted on the walls and inside the shrines. A journey through south India is definitely an aesthetic experience. It becomes a religious experience if the visitor can enter into the mind of the sculptors and devotees who gave the best of their lives to construct and decorate the temples. Their efforts were inspired mainly by devotion, even if some of them belonged to travelling guilds who were responsible for the great similarity in the immense variety of sculptures. With this in mind, the visitor knows he walks on sacred ground, centuries old, when he enters a temple or climbs the Shravana Belgola hill to have darshan of Shree Gomateshvara. At the same time she or he may like to know why Ganeshji has the head of an elephant or why Snake-gods are so abundantly present on the walls of temples, along with erotic scenes and images of Shiva in so many different forms. And what stories of the mythological past are told to explain why Shiva is also worshipped in the form of a Lingam? Finally, God in ancient India was not only worshipped as a man, but also as a woman. All that appears' if one looks attentively at the living stones. A fascinating reading for all those interested in the history of and cultural tourism in India.
Worship And Conflict Under Colonial Rule: A South Indian Case
Author : Arjun Appadurai
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,14 MB
Release : 1981
Category :
ISBN : 9780001160224
Book Description
The Author Has Developed An Integrated Anthropological Framework In This Ethno-Historical Case Study In Which He Interprets The Politics Of Worship In A Famous Sri Vaisnav Shrine. A Striking Example Of The Fruitful Interaction Between Anthropology And History, This Book Provides A Unique Glimpse Of The Cultural Profile Of Social Change In Modern India, And Is An Important Addition To The Comparative Study Of Colonialism.
Lonely Planet South India & Kerala
Author : Lonely Planet
Publisher : Lonely Planet
Page : 970 pages
File Size : 26,47 MB
Release : 2017-10-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1787012395
Book Description
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet South India & Kerala is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore ancient rock-cut shrines in Ajanta, cruise along the palm-fringed backwaters of Kerala, or fine-tune your bargaining skills at a bazaar in Hyderabad; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of South India and Kerala and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet South India & Kerala Travel Guide: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, cuisine, religion, architecture, wildlife, environment, bazaars, dance, music, painting, cinema, literature, festivals Over 75 maps Covers Mumbai (Bombay), Maharashta, Goa, Karnataka, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Andaman Islands and more eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet South India & Kerala , our most comprehensive guide to South India and Kerala, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world’s number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we’ve printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You’ll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not contain all of the images found in the physical edition.
South India
Author : Christopher John Baker
Publisher : Springer
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 16,1 MB
Release : 1976-06-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1349027464
Book Description
The Hindu Temple
Author : Stella Kramrisch
Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publ.
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 50,46 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9788120802247
Book Description
Temples of South India
Author : Kuthur Ramakrishna Srinivasan
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 14,61 MB
Release : 1991
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
The Bodymind Ballwork Method
Author : Ellen Saltonstall
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 46,8 MB
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1623172918
Book Description
Release stress and tension in the body using only rubber balls with this illustrated, step-by-step guide Yoga and bodywork teacher Ellen Saltonstall introduces a self-directed, gentle practice to help release tension in the body. The Bodymind Ballwork Method features the use of rubber balls in a range of sizes to support, massage, and stretch the body in specific places, with clear instructions for techniques from head to toe. An integrative body-mind practice, Bodymind Ballwork works to relieve soft tissue pain as well as emotional stress and trauma and is designed to empower readers to maintain their own health and mobility.
