Download or read book Hindu Gods and Goddesses written by Sunita Pant Bansal and published by Smriti Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book makes available basic information about the Hindu pantheon of gods in a simple and attractive manner. Information about the origin of each deity, its various forms, relationships with other deities, and the important shrines, is given in a condensed manner.

Download or read book Narada and Hanuman written by SA Krishnan and published by SA Krishnan. This book was released on 2018-06-17 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Narada is a Vedic sage who is a traveling musician and a story teller. He carries news from one place to another. He appears in the Mahabhartha and the Ramayana and many Puranas. Hanuman is the devotee of Lord Rama, and he is one of the heroes of the Ramayana. Here are some short stories about the two characters from the Hindu Puranas and epics. @page { margin: 2cm } p { margin-bottom: 0.25cm; line-height: 115% } a:link { so-language: zxx }

Download or read book Hanuman written by M. Venkataraman and published by Venkataraman M. This book was released on 2022-05-23 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hanuman is a well-known god in Hinduism. He is known as a monkey-god, and can be seen in temples throughout India. He is depicted in various forms. In some temples his image is set up alone standing with a mace in his hand. In some other places, he is seen with folded hands. In some other temples he is depicted sitting in a devotional posture before the images of Rama and Sita. He is the greatest devotee of Rama. Rama loves him the most. He is the god of power and strength. He remained a celibate and is stated to be an immortal. It is believed that he is present wherever the story of Rama is recited or spoken. This book contains some of the stories connected to him.

Download or read book Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage 2015 written by Infokerala Communications Pvt. Ltd. and published by Info Kerala Communications Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The verdant and beautiful Kerala, well known for its flora and fauna and for its rich tradition of temples, has today become one of the must see destinations in the world. Temples have always been an integral part of the culture and tradition of Kerala. This small state has become famous for its efforts to preserve the ancient culture of the big temples as well as the small family shrines, keeping their rich variety and tradition intact. These temples play an important role in spreading the greatness of Kerala in countries all over the world. Temples of Kerala have never been mere places of worship; they have played a pivotal role in the social, financial, cultural and educational fields of the state. For the rehabilitation of the poor and the deprived many schemes have been implemented by the temples like providing food and shelter to the needy. Today, if there is a great progress in the field of tourism, the temples have certainly contributed much to it. A large number of foreigners come to the state to study and understand Kerala’s traditional temple arts like Kathakali, Chakiarkoothu, Ottamthullal etc. On the happy occasion of bringing out this book, we have endeavored to include details of the prominent Ayyappan temples outside Kerala, along with those of the great temples within the state. The intention is to make this a comprehensive reference book for all well-known temples in India. May all our readers be blessed by the Almighty with peace, prosperity and good health.

Download or read book Hanuman written by Chitra Ramaswamy and published by Prism Books Private Limited. This book was released on 2019-01-12 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Immortal s Curse written by Ajay Kumar Tiwari and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2024-05-15 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the ancient city of Varanasi, where the sacred Ganges River flows with the currents of time, an age-old curse casts a shadow over the land. "The Immortal's Curse" weaves a tale of mystery, mythology, and redemption set against the backdrop of one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. When Rajan Kapoor, a young scholar with a thirst for knowledge, stumbles upon a cryptic symbol etched into the walls of an ancient temple, he unwittingly unlocks a doorway to a world of ancient secrets and forbidden knowledge. Joined by Inspector Anjaneya Kumar, a determined investigator with a keen eye for detail, and Vikram Kumar, a loyal friend with a thirst for adventure, Rajan embarks on a journey that will test his courage, challenge his beliefs, and unravel the mysteries of his own destiny. "The Immortal's Curse" is a journey into the heart of darkness, a testament to the enduring power of hope, and a tribute to the timeless spirit of Varanasi—a city where the past meets the present, and the echoes of eternity linger in the air. Join Rajan, Anjaneya, and Vikram as they embark on an adventure that will take them to the very brink of existence and beyond—a journey where the threads of fate are woven and the immortal's curse is both a burden and a blessing.

Download or read book A few gods and goddesses of Hinduism written by M. Venkataraman and published by Venkataraman M. This book was released on 2022-06-03 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The foundations of Hinduism are the eternal and supersensuous truths discovered by ancient Indian sages. These revealed Divine Truths are called the Vedas. According to the teachings of the Vedas, God is the One without a second — the absolute, formless, and only Reality. God is referred to as Brahman, the Supreme Universal Soul. It is said in the Vedas that by His mere will, Brahman manifests Himself as this universe. Hence, creation, preservation and dissolution of this world are the three aspects of God. These three basic aspects of God are represented by the Trinity called as Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. There are also other deities in Hinduism to personify the various other endless powers and aspects of God. These are the gods and goddesses of Hinduism. A brief idea about a few important gods and goddesses of Hinduism are given in this book.

Download or read book Navagraha Purana written by V. S. Rao and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 2016-09-28 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Landscapes of Urban Memory written by Smriti Srinivas and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Established in the middle of the sixteenth century, Bangalore has today become a center for high-technology research and production, the new "Silicon Valley" of India, with a metropolitan population approaching six million. It is also the site of the very popular annual performance called the "Karaga" dedicated to Draupadi, the polyandrous wife of the heroes of the pan-Indian epic of the Mahabharata. Through her analysis of this performance and its significance for the sense of the civic in Bangalore, Smriti Srinivas shows how constructions of locality and globality emerge from existing cultural milieus and how articulations of the urban are modes of cultural self-invention tied to historical, spatial, somatic, and ritual practices. The book highlights cultural practices embedded in urbanization, and moves beyond economistic arguments about globalization or their reliance on the European polis or the American metropolis as models. Drawing from urban studies, sociology, anthropology, performance studies, religion, and history, Landscapes of Urban Memory greatly expands our understanding of how the civic is constructed.

Download or read book The Festival of Pirs written by Afsar Mohammad and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2013-12 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study is about a popular manifestation of Islamic devotion that embraces a pluralist setting, keeping itself in a dynamic dialogue with non-Muslim practices. With evidence from various public devotional narratives and ritual practices, the author argues that even universal understanding of living Islam remains incomplete if we do not consider this locally produced pluralised devotional setting that surrounds it. He seeks to address various aspects of local and localised Islam through an examination of Gugudu's local and popular transformation of normative Islam, giving particular focus to the various devotional rituals that blend Muslim and Hindu practices in the public event of Muharram.

Download or read book Pilgrimage to Temple Heritage 2019 written by Infokerala Communications Pvt. Ltd. and published by Info Kerala Communications Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The verdant and beautiful Kerala, well known for its flora and fauna and for its rich tradition of temples, has today become one of the must see destinations in the world. Temples have always been an integral part of the culture and tradition of Kerala. This small state has become famous for its efforts to preserve the ancient culture of the big temples as well as the small family shrines, keeping their rich variety and tradition intact. These temples play an important role in spreading the greatness of Kerala in countries all over the world. Temples of Kerala have never been mere places of worship; they have played a pivotal role in the social, financial, cultural and educational fields of the state. For the rehabilitation of the poor and the deprived many schemes have been implemented by the temples like providing food and shelter to the needy. Today, if there is a great progress in the field of tourism, the temples have certainly contributed much to it. A large number of foreigners come to the state to study and understand Kerala’s traditional temple arts like Kathakali, Chakiarkoothu, Ottamthullal etc. On the happy occasion of bringing out this book, we have endeavored to include details of the prominent Ayyappan temples outside Kerala, along with those of the great temples within the state. The intention is to make this a comprehensive reference book for all well-known temples in India. May all our readers be blessed by the Almighty with peace, prosperity and good health.

Download or read book Hanuman written by Sri Hari and published by Bharatha Samskruthi Prakashana. This book was released on 2019-03-02 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hanuman was born to Anjana, a vanara woman who was cursed by Brihaspathi for having pestered him to marry her. Hanuman was extremely radiant at birth and as a little baby, had once jumped into the sky to eat up the sun thinking it was a fruit! During a scuffle among Devendra, Rahu and Hanuman, Indra injured the child Hanuman and Vayudeva got angry with him. In retaliation, he took away the child and went into a cave. The world became bereft of air and Brahma had to intervene to ease the situation. He and all the devas took turns to specially bless the child and bestow on him special powers. Later Hanuman used these powers in his search for Sita and during the great battle at Lanka. The whole of Lanka was petrified by his actions as he went about destroying Pramadavana and the 80,000-strong army of Ravana. His tail was set on fire and he was paraded through the streets of Lanka but he used this opportunity to observe each and every house and street of Lanka. During the battle when Rama and Lakshmana fell down unconscious, he brought the Sanjeevani mountain which contained life-saving herbs. Hanuman was a divine messenger as he carried the good news of Ravana’s death to Sita as well as to Bharatha and Guha. Earlier he had carried the most comforting message of Rama and Lakshmana’s search for Sita to her. After the coronation, Sri Rama gave expensive gifts to everyone. When he gave an exquisite necklace of pearls to Sita, she looked at him to be told that she could give it to anyone who had made her happy. Very rightly, she gave it to Hanuman. When Sri Rama was ready to go to his heavenly abode after completing the mission of his incarnation, he ordered Hanuman and Vibhishana to remain on earth as pillars of his victory and his righteousness. Our other books here can be searched using #BharathaSamskruthiPrakashana

Download or read book The Divine Anjaneya written by Rama Bhat and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divinity is worshipped in all forms conceivable by the human mind. Lord Rama is an incarnation. Anjaneya is a devotee, and loyal companion and servant of Lord Rama, but by his own merit, Anjaneya is worshipped by Hindus in awe and admiration of the godliness in him. Anjaneya's story is not complete without the story of Rama, known as Ramayana. In this book, following Anjaneya's birth, childhood, education, Rama enters the great monkey's life. What follows is the confluence of divinities. This confluence and the ensuing flow of the story have been instilled in the mindset of generations of Indian minds. The mythology says that Anjaneya is Chiranjeevi, an immortal. Whether Anjaneya actually existed, and whether he was a Chiranjeevi is not important; however, he is a Chiranjeevi in the minds of thousands and millions of Indians. Sun Wukong is an extraordinary monkey character appearing in a Chinese mythology, Journey to the West. Anjaneya and Sun Wukong share many resemblances. Immortality is not about being present in a physical form, but about being present in the minds of more than two billion people in the world.

Download or read book devotion and divinity written by Gorti Visweswara Rao and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2024-03-18 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is styled as a story-like narration, fusing two yugas – Treta and Dwapur yugas with an underlying theme of ‘Devotion and Divinity’. It is fashioned from an amusing thought in author’s mind that strongly urged him to fathom deep into the past and enjoy whatever it could grasp. Certainly, it worked and did find its own reflection in both the yugas. The result is profound! Hidden inside a vanara in Kishkindha, the mind could wander with devotion on Anjaneya. It could witness with bewilderment the unflinching faith of the mighty vanara towards the divine Sri Rama. In the form of a gopika, it could also cherish intimacy with the gopikas in Brindavan and relish their deep dedication and transcendental love towards the Divine Sri Krishna. Thus, behind this seemingly simple imaginative narration, the author subtly infuses sublime truths about the need to develop unegoistic and unselfish devotion on Divine Almighty to lead a purposeful life in this mortal world.

Download or read book Faith Philosophy of Hinduism written by Rajeev Verma and published by Gyan Publishing House. This book was released on 2009 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Live with Bliss and Peace written by M. Harihara Mahadevan and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2023-07-25 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Trigger Recent news stories of personal tragedies of successful people deeply moved the author to explore the causes of these distressing events. In the process, he discovered the profound truth that the essence of success lies in balancing the six wheels of life ( or wellness) - Physical , Mental, Family, Career, Social and Spiritual. By nurturing and harmonising these components of wellness, individuals can achieve a state of bliss , peace and fulfilment that surpasses material achievements. With empathy and wisdom as their compass, the author compassionately leads readers on a transformative journey. Through thought-provoking insights and practical advice, they encourage a holistic approach to life. By nurturing personal growth, fostering strong relationships, and finding spiritual harmony, readers are empowered to navigate challenges and unlock their true potential. This book is a beacon of hope, reminding readers that true success lies in achieving a harmonious balance across all areas of life. It is a compelling invitation to embark on a path of self-discovery and find profound contentment and inner peace. The serious and somewhat complicated concepts are explained in a very simple and interesting narration. The feelings I had when I finished the book were complete humbleness and humility. -S.R.Ramakrishnan, Whole Time Director SPIC Ltd This master piece is a wonderful output from a great human being, who truly believes in making the world a better place. - Murali Ramakrishnan , MD& CEO -South Indian Bank

Download or read book Male Madeshwara written by and published by Sahitya Akademi. This book was released on 2001 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Oral Epic Sung In Karnataka, Is Documented By K. Keshavan Prasad On The Basis Of Recitations Of The Epic By Hebbani Madayya & His Troupe.