Dictionary Of Hindu Lore And Legend

Author : Anna L. Dallapiccola
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
ISBN 13 : 0500770670
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.72/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend written by Anna L. Dallapiccola and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2002-11-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides over 1,000 accessible, informative and authoritative entries that answer any major question about Hinduism, it's mythology, practices, customs and laws India is so vast that each of its regions is a land in its own right, with diverse languages, customs, and cultural traditions. Yet shared social systems, firmly grounded in religious beliefs, provide the cohesive force that unites over a billion people of different backgrounds. Hinduism is the main religion of India, and this new dictionary provides an unrivaled insight to all aspects of Hindu life, past and present. Some thousand illustrated entries elucidate the history of Hinduism, its mythology, art, architecture, religion, laws, and folklore. The development of Hinduism is presented from its ancient manifestations in local cults and epic poems to modern-day festivals and customs worldwide. The complex relationship between the multitude of gods, goddesses, and semi-divine beings is brought to light in the articles on religion and mythology, while its rich imagery is revealed in the entries on architecture, sculpture, painting, dance, and theater, including works of art illustrated here for the first time. Food and etiquette, the caste system, Ayurvedic medicine, love and marriage, and contemporary practices are just a few of the topics explored. Maps and entries on the major cities and places of pilgrimage in India, as well as a concise chronology and a list of principal dynasties, provide a clear overview of the geography, history, languages, and vibrant religious and cultural traditions of Hinduism. This volume will serve as a lively and indispensable guide for those preparing a visit to India, for Indians living in the West, for students, or for anyone interested in the subcontinent. 275 b/w illustrations.

Author : Anna Dallapiccola
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0500510881
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.89/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend written by Anna Dallapiccola and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2002-11-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India is so vast that each of its regions is a land in its own right, with diverse languages, customs, and cultural traditions. Yet shared social systems, firmly grounded in religious beliefs, provide the cohesive force that unites over a billion people of different backgrounds. Hinduism is the main religion of India, and this new dictionary provides an unrivaled insight to all aspects of Hindu life, past and present. Some thousand illustrated entries elucidate the history of Hinduism, its mythology, art, architecture, religion, laws, and folklore. The development of Hinduism is presented from its ancient manifestations in local cults and epic poems to modern-day festivals and customs worldwide. The complex relationship between the multitude of gods, goddesses, and semi-divine beings is brought to light in the articles on religion and mythology, while its rich imagery is revealed in the entries on architecture, sculpture, painting, dance, and theater, including works of art illustrated here for the first time. Food and etiquette, the caste system, Ayurvedic medicine, love and marriage, and contemporary practices are just a few of the topics explored. Maps and entries on the major cities and places of pilgrimage in India, as well as a concise chronology and a list of principal dynasties, provide a clear overview of the geography, history, languages, and vibrant religious and cultural traditions of Hinduism. This volume will serve as a lively and indispensable guide for those preparing a visit to India, for Indians living in the West, for students, or for anyone interested in the subcontinent. 275 b/w illustrations.

Author : John Dowson
Publisher : London, Trübner
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature written by John Dowson and published by London, Trübner. This book was released on 1870 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Dowson
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 9780415245210
Total Pages : 438 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History and Literature written by John Dowson and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Margaret and James Stutley
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429627548
Total Pages : 650 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Hinduism written by Margaret and James Stutley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Hinduism’ is a term often used to summarize the aspirations of the majority of the Indian people. But any simple definition of it is difficult, if not impossible. This is partly owing to the nuances of the Sanskrit language, in which many texts are written, and partly to the too literal interpretation of Hindu imagery and mythology that often veils its real significance. This book, first published in 1977, is an essential reference source that goes some way to clarifying the difficulties of understanding Hinduism.

Author : John Dowson
Publisher : Hansebooks
ISBN 13 : 9783337978129
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Classical Dictionary written by John Dowson and published by Hansebooks. This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Classical Dictionary - of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History and Literature, 3rd ed. is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1891. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Author : Margaret Stutley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780702210891
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Dictionary of Hinduism written by Margaret Stutley and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John Garrett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 978 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Classical Dictionary of India written by John Garrett and published by . This book was released on 1871 with total page 978 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : John 1820-1881 Dowson
Publisher : Wentworth Press
ISBN 13 : 9781360073316
Total Pages : 460 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book CLASSICAL DICT OF HINDU MYTHOL written by John 1820-1881 Dowson and published by Wentworth Press. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Margaret Stutley
Publisher : HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Harper's Dictionary of Hinduism written by Margaret Stutley and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1977 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: