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Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend Book

• Wide-ranging topics include Hindu myths and legends, temple architecture, festivals, astrology, Ayurvedic medicine and contemporary Hinduism • Maps provide easy reference to major cities, regions, rivers, mountains and pilgrimage sites • List of principal dynasties and empires gives cultural, religious and historical background • Reference material includes Sanskrit equivalents of English-language subjects • Chronology places the main historical events and literary works • Specially researched illustrations, including works of art reproduced here for the first time, reveal the rich imagery of sculpture, architecture, painting, dance and theatreRead More

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  • Product Description

    Each region of India is a land in its own right, with diverse languages, customs, and cultural traditions. Yet shared social systems, firmly grounded in Hindu religious beliefs, provide the cohesive force that unites over a billion people of different backgrounds. This dictionary provides an unrivaled insight to all aspects of Hindu life with illustrated entries that elucidate the history of Hinduism, its mythology, art, architecture, religion, laws, and folklore.

    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 essential guide for those preparing a visit to India, for Indians living in the West, for students, or for anyone interested in the subcontinent. 243 illustrations.

  • 0500284024
  • 9780500284025
  • Anna L. Dallapiccola
  • 22 November 2004
  • Thames & Hudson
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 224
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