Author: Dharam Vir Singh
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2003
Language: English
Pages: 154
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8129100355
Description
The vastness of Hinduism and some aspects of Indian culture have been systematically put together in this compact book. It talks about the most revered gods and goddesses of the Hindu pantheon; tells why Krishna is blue, why is the cow sacred; why do Hindu gods have so many arms, and the like.
Apart from this, ancient Indian sciences; fairs and festivals; Indian music, musical instruments and dances; and also tips on how to drive an elephant are discussed.
With such extensive information being compiled in a book like this, Hinduism is the most reliable source of knowledge on the mentioned and related subjects.
Contents
Introduction
Gods and Goddesses
The Nava Durgas
The Sapta Matrikas
The Ten Mahavidyas
Incarnations of Vishnu
Miscellany
Fairs and Festivals
Some Important Regional Festivals
Ancient Sciences and Arts
The Sciences
The Arts
Music
Classical Dances
Painting
Sculpture
Appendix
Glossary