Author: Subhadra Sengupta
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 219
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171675301
Description
This book takes the reader on a journey through the magical and fascinating world of Hindu gods and goddesses and answers the often asked questions about the evolution and myths of these fabulous deities. In this book are collected the best loved myths of all the important deities of the Hindu pantheon.,
Enter the delightful world of the devis and devatas, the 'great shining ones' of the Vedas and the Puranas. In this compact, easy to refer to collection of Hindu mythology discover the myriad myths of the gods from the Vedic Indra, Surya and Agni to the Puranic Vishnu, Shiva, Durga, and Ganesha.
Here are exciting tales of the eternal battle between gods and demons, the churning of the ocean, the romance of celestial maidens and the boons and curses of ancient sages. In this book are collected the best loved myths of all the important deities of the Hindu pantheon. With it there is also the history of the myths, delving into the evolution of deities and the rise and fall of gods. The myths are presented with a selection of the sublime poetry written in praise of the gods and goddesses and information on their festivals.
Contents
Introduction
The Great Shining Ones
The Gods of the Vedas
The Celestials Gods
Dyaus-Prithivi. Varuna-Mitra.
Surya-Savitra-Pushan
Aditi-Adityas. Ushas. Ashvins
The Atmospheric Gods
Indra, The Maruts, Vayu
The Terrestrial Gods
Agni, Soma, Yama
The Gods of the Puranas
Brahma
Vishnu
Shiva
The Devi
Lakshmi & Saraswati
Ganesha & Kartikeya
Glossary
Bibliography
Index