Download or read book A Popular Dictionary of Hinduism written by Karel Werner and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-08-11 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chapter PREFACE -- chapter A NOTE ON THE PRONUNCIATION OF THE SANSKRIT ALPHABET -- chapter INTRODUCTION.
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Hinduism written by Jeffery D. Long and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2011-09-09 with total page 390 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Historical Dictionary of Hinduism relates the history of Hinduism through a chronology, an introductory essay, photos, an extensive bibliography, and over 1,000 cross referenced dictionary entries on Hindu terminology, names of major historical figures and movements, gods and goddesses, prominent temples, terms for items used in Hindu practice, major texts, philosophical concepts, and more. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Hinduism.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Hinduism written by W. J. Johnson and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With almost 2800 entries on all aspects of Hinduism, this is an up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary covering all the major Hindu practices, texts, beliefs, religious sites, and teachers over a period spanning 3500 years. An invaluable first port of call for anyone seeking information about Indian religions and culture.
Download or read book Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend written by Anna L. Dallapiccola and published by Thames & Hudson. This book was released on 2002-11-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides over 1,000 accessible, informative and authoritative entries that answer any major question about Hinduism, it's mythology, practices, customs and laws India is so vast that each of its regions is a land in its own right, with diverse languages, customs, and cultural traditions. Yet shared social systems, firmly grounded in religious beliefs, provide the cohesive force that unites over a billion people of different backgrounds. Hinduism is the main religion of India, and this new dictionary provides an unrivaled insight to all aspects of Hindu life, past and present. Some thousand illustrated entries elucidate the history of Hinduism, its mythology, art, architecture, religion, laws, and folklore. The development of Hinduism is presented from its ancient manifestations in local cults and epic poems to modern-day festivals and customs worldwide. The complex relationship between the multitude of gods, goddesses, and semi-divine beings is brought to light in the articles on religion and mythology, while its rich imagery is revealed in the entries on architecture, sculpture, painting, dance, and theater, including works of art illustrated here for the first time. Food and etiquette, the caste system, Ayurvedic medicine, love and marriage, and contemporary practices are just a few of the topics explored. 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 indispensable guide for those preparing a visit to India, for Indians living in the West, for students, or for anyone interested in the subcontinent. 275 b/w illustrations.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Hinduism written by W. J. Johnson and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2010-05-13 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With almost 2,800 entries on all aspects of Hinduism, this is the most up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary of its kind. It covers all the major Hindu practices, texts, beliefs, religious sites, and teachers over a period spanning 3,500 years. An invaluable first port of call for anyone seeking information about Indian religions and culture.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Hinduism written by Margaret and James Stutley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 650 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Hinduism’ is a term often used to summarize the aspirations of the majority of the Indian people. But any simple definition of it is difficult, if not impossible. This is partly owing to the nuances of the Sanskrit language, in which many texts are written, and partly to the too literal interpretation of Hindu imagery and mythology that often veils its real significance. This book, first published in 1977, is an essential reference source that goes some way to clarifying the difficulties of understanding Hinduism.
Download or read book A Popular Dictionary of Sikhism written by W. Owen Cole and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-08-15 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first to appear in Curzon's well respected 'Popular Dictionary' series.
Download or read book The A to Z of Hinduism written by Bruce M. Sullivan and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2001-07-17 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With a history of over three and a half millennia, and over 800 million adherents, Hinduism is one of the world's largest and most diverse religious traditions. This book presents the Hindu religious tradition's major events, individuals, texts, sects, and concepts in the context of its historical development through various periods. In addition, sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites, the rituals performed as religious practices, the manifestations of Hindu religious sensibilities in biography, art, the caste system of social organization, mythology, and the theories of salvation developed through the history of Hinduism are also presented. A pronunciation guide to Sanskrit and Tamil, and a chronology of the history of Hinduism are included.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Hindu Names written by R. C. Dogra and published by Videobridge. This book was released on 1992 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Hinduism written by Jeffery D. Long and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-03-30 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hinduism is the world’s third largest and most ancient religion. The scope of this book ranges from the ancient history of Hinduism to the contemporary issues that Hindus face today. It explores the Hindu history, society, philosophy, theology, and culture. In addition to Hinduism, this book also touches upon religious traditions with which Hindus have had extensive interaction, such as Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Christianity, Islam, and Zoroastrianism. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Hinduism contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on deities, historical figures, festivals, philosophical terms, ritual implements, and much more. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Hinduism.
Download or read book Harper s Dictionary of Hinduism written by Margaret Stutley and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1977 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Dictionary of Hinduism written by W. J. Johnson and published by . This book was released on 2009-02-12 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers all aspects of Hinduism, including practices, festivals, beliefs, gods, sacred sites, languages, and religious texts.
Download or read book Iconographic Dictionary of the Indian Religions written by Gösta Liebert and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Textual Sources for the Study of Hinduism written by Wendy Doniger and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The HarperCollins Dictionary of Religion written by Jonathan Z. Smith and published by Harper San Francisco. This book was released on 1996 with total page 1154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers more than three thousand articles on the world of religion.
Download or read book Encyclopaedia of the Hindu World written by Gaṅgā Rām Garg and published by Concept Publishing Company. This book was released on 1992 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Hinduism written by Bruce M. Sullivan and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the Hindu religious tradition's major events, individuals, texts, sects, and concepts in the context of its historical development through various periods.
