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Shiva - An Introduction

by Devdutt Pattanaik
Shiva - An Introduction - Thryft
Shiva - An Introduction - Thryft

Discover Shiva's essence in stories and symbols.

Shiva - An Introduction is a great read for those who are interested in learning more about the meaning of Shiva worship. The book explains Shaivite philosophy, beliefs, history, folklore, and myth in a simple narrative style that is easy to understand. The pictorial images of Shiva iconography and the pictorial key to numerous symbols associated with Shaivite rituals and festival practices make it particularly interesting. Additionally, the map of India showing important Shiva temples, the list of 108 sacred names of Shiva with their meanings, and the bibliography for those interested in learning more add to the book's value. Overall, this book is a handy guide that will take readers on a journey through the wonderful world of Shiva's worship.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Shiva - An Introduction

by Devdutt Pattanaik
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ISBN: 9788187111016
Authors: Devdutt Pattanaik
Publisher: Vakils Feffer & Simons Ltd
Date of Publication: 1997-02-10
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Religion, Art, History
Related Topics: Hinduism, Spirituality, Theology, Art History, Crafts, Design, Art and Photography, Ancient History, Anthropology, World History
Goodreads rating: 3.79
(rated by 104 readers)

Description

This is an attempt to understand the meaning of Shiva worship in our time exploring various pictorial images of Shiva iconography, taking us through Shaivite philosophy, beliefs, history, folklore and myth. Written in a simple narrative style , and interspersed with familiar and unfamiliar tales retold, the book reaches out to young and old alike. The highlights include lucid explanations and a pictorial key to numerous symbols associated with Shaivite rituals and festival practices, a map of India showing important Shiva temples including the twelve jyotirlingas, a list of 108 sacred names of Shiva with their meanings, a bibliography for those interested in learning more, and over 150 illustrations of which many are in colour.
 

Discover Shiva's essence in stories and symbols.

Shiva - An Introduction is a great read for those who are interested in learning more about the meaning of Shiva worship. The book explains Shaivite philosophy, beliefs, history, folklore, and myth in a simple narrative style that is easy to understand. The pictorial images of Shiva iconography and the pictorial key to numerous symbols associated with Shaivite rituals and festival practices make it particularly interesting. Additionally, the map of India showing important Shiva temples, the list of 108 sacred names of Shiva with their meanings, and the bibliography for those interested in learning more add to the book's value. Overall, this book is a handy guide that will take readers on a journey through the wonderful world of Shiva's worship.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.