Indu Parthasarthy (3 results)

Soft cover. Condition: New. The book explores the rich and diverse traditions of Goddess worship in India, focusing on the artistic and symbolic representations of the Devi. It traces the origins and development of the concept of the Divine as feminine, from prehistoric times to the early medieval period. It examines the various forms and attributes of the Devi, such as Sri and Durga, and their iconographic features and meanings. It also discusses the ritual and cultural aspects of installing and worshipping the Goddess in temples and sacred sites. The book draws on both textual and visual sources, such as ancient scriptures, inscriptions, sculptures, and paintings, to illustrate the diversity and complexity of Goddess worship in India. The book is a valuable contribution to the study of Indian art, religion, and culture.…

The worship of the Divine as a Mother has an ancient history and persists in many cultures to the present day The evolution of Goddess worship in India from the proto historic period to the Sixth century has been studied with relevant sculptural exa 222 pp.

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