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Book Sri Vaishnava Divya Desams  108 Tiruppathis Sung by Azhwars

Download or read book Sri Vaishnava Divya Desams 108 Tiruppathis Sung by Azhwars written by and published by Madras : Sri Visishtadvaitha Pracharini Sabha. This book was released on 1972 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Pilgrimage to Srivaishnava 108 Divya Desams

Download or read book Pilgrimage to Srivaishnava 108 Divya Desams written by Jagadeesan Krishnan and published by . This book was released on 2021-05-31 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the Book : Temples have always played an important role in the lives of Hindus in the country from times immemorial. Apart from providing spiritual solace, temples have also been repositories of art and architecture and been instrumental in community bonding. For the sake of identification and ease of worship, the formless God has been given many iconic forms, in fact thousands of them. A pilgrimage to these temples to worship these icons is a way of life for most Hindus. These iconic forms have been classified into various categories like Shiva, Vishnu, Shakti etc which are spread across the length and breadth of the country. While we have many shrines with history and antiquity behind them, there are many temples which are of recent origin. Temples have always been patronized by the kings and rulers of various regions and also by the general public. Among the more popular iconic forms of God is Lord Vishnu or Narayana who is worshipped at innumerable Srivaishnava temples all over the country. These Srivaishnava temples include the 108 Divya Desams which are shrines worshipped and glorified by the great saints like Azhwars whose hymns have been compiled into the Divyaprabandham. While some of these temples are well known and located in large towns, there are many which are located in remote places and not easily accessible. Interestingly, a vast majority of these shrines are located in South India with a few scattered across North and Western India. Many of these temples are small and do not have enough resources for their upkeep and maintenance. A few philanthropists and others have contributed for the renovation of many of these temples but much more is required to be done. The reason for initiating this series is to give a first-hand account of the author's visits to these shrines in a travelogue format with plenty of pictures so that our youngsters are drawn towards these temples. Once more pilgrims visit these places, the infrastructure there is bound to improve and with increased awareness, the contributions to these temples will also increase to take care of their maintenance. These 108 temples are located in several clusters and accordingly, it is proposed to cover all these temples in this series in 7 volumes. Volume One which was released earlier covered the Divya Desam shrine of Thiru Singavel Kundram at Ahobilam. Volume Two which is being released now covers 21 out of the 40 Divya Desam shrines in Chozha Naadu. It is hoped that this pictorial journey will create an interest amongst travellers to plan to visit the 108 Divya Desam. Chozha Naadu is a region in Tamil Nadu comprising several districts in the Kaveri river delta. It is bounded in the north by Thondai Naadu and in the south by Pandya Naadu. There are 40 Divyadesams in Chozha Naadu which can be accessed from the towns of Trichy, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Nagapattinam, Mayiladuthurai, Sirkazhi and Chidambaram. This volume covers 21 out of the 40 Divya Desams in Chozha Naadu while the remaining shrines will be covered in the next volume. We start with the Divya Desam shrines in Trichy and then move on to the temples in Thanjavur, Kumbakonam and Nagapattinam. All these shrines are easily approachable by road. As we travel from one temple to the next, the pictures taken at each temple along with the accompanying text will leave you with memories that can only be equalled by taking time out to go and visit each one of them. About the Author : The author, Jagadeesan Krishnan, an intrepid traveller and heritage enthusiast has visited many temples over the years. His desire to visit and worship the Lord at the Srivaishnava 108 Divya Desams took shape about three years back and since then, he has been fortunate to visit over 80 of these shrines and hopefully visit the remaining shrines very soon.

Book Travel   People

Download or read book Travel People written by Praveen Hasolkar and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2022-12-24 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I Love my travel machine, my bike! It brought me even closer to roads, nature, people, and adventure!

Book Accessions List  South Asia

Download or read book Accessions List South Asia written by Library of Congress. Library of Congress Office, New Delhi and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 1938 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Who s who of Indian Writers

Download or read book Who s who of Indian Writers written by K. C. Dutt and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 680 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Body  History  Myth

    Book Details:
  • Author : Anna Lise Seastrand
  • Publisher : Princeton University Press
  • Release : 2024-07-16
  • ISBN : 0691258481
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book Body History Myth written by Anna Lise Seastrand and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2024-07-16 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first major exploration of the mural tradition in early modern South India An astonishing variety of murals greet visitors to the temples and palaces of southern India. Beautiful in execution and extensive in scope, murals painted on walls and ceilings adorn the most important spaces of early modern religious and political performance. Scene by scene, histories of holy sites, portraits that incorporate historical figures into mythic landscapes, and Tamil and Telugu inscriptions that evoke the imagined topographies of devotional poetry unfold before the mobile spectator. Body, History, Myth reconceives the relationship between art and devotion in South India by describing how the extraordinary sensory experience of a viewing body in motion unfurls a sacred narrative exquisitely designed to teach, impress, and inspire. Anna Lise Seastrand offers new insights into the arts of early modern southern India, bringing to life one of the most culturally vibrant yet least understood periods in Indian art. She shows how temple visitors become active participants in the paintings through their somatic engagement with visual stories and devotional landscapes. Seastrand highlights the significance of textuality in early modern South Asia by examining the status of professional scribes and the prominence given to authorship of religious literature and art. Her insights are presented alongside new translations of the texts that accompany mural paintings. Featuring a wealth of stunning images published here for the first time, Body, History, Myth provides a multidimensional reading of temple art that fundamentally reframes the artistic, intellectual, religious, and political histories of early modern India.

Book Viraha Bhakti

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  • Author : Friedhelm Hardy
  • Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass
  • Release : 2015-01-01
  • ISBN : 8120838165
  • Pages : 716 pages

Download or read book Viraha Bhakti written by Friedhelm Hardy and published by Motilal Banarsidass. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lord Krsna abandoned his earthly mistresses who then spent their days of separation pining for his return. This powerful theme found expression not only in myth but also in the devotion and poetry of a religious culture that evolved in South India. From the fifth century A.D., the Tamils absorbed many elements from the classical traditions of the North, such as yoga, the temple worship and Krsna myths, and the results were unique blends of the two civilizations. Viraha-bhakti, as the author styles this type of Krsna religion, imbued the theme of separation with erotic and ecstatic features and evolved as one of the highlights of Indian religion and culture. The present work is a detailed study of the multifarious origins of Viraha-bhakti in South India and its developments up to the point at which it entered the pan-Indian scene. The study suggests a revision of the monolithic image of Indian religion implied in much scholarly literature. It differentiates a great variety of interacting traditions and milieux and demonstrates the dynamism of Indian culture. By identifying a specific type of religion and reflecting on its significance, the author attempts, at the same time, to go beyond purely textual and historical considerations. Thus the book will be of interest to any student of Indian religion and culture.

Book South Indian Shrines

Download or read book South Indian Shrines written by P. V. Jagadisa Ayyar and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Hindu Pilgrimage

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  • Author : SUNITA PANT BANSAL
  • Publisher : V&S Publishers
  • Release : 2012-11-15
  • ISBN : 9350572516
  • Pages : 152 pages

Download or read book Hindu Pilgrimage written by SUNITA PANT BANSAL and published by V&S Publishers. This book was released on 2012-11-15 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book discusses in detail Chaar Dhaam, Himalayan Chaar Dhaam, Sapt Puri, Dwadash Jyotirlingam, Panch Sarovar, Sapt Sarita, Divya Desam, Shakti Peetha, Yatras and also some of the famous temples in India. Enhanced with vivid and exclusive pictures, the book brings the places alive and inspires one to make a pilgrimage to these holy shrines. #v&spublishers

Book Library of Congress Catalogs

Download or read book Library of Congress Catalogs written by Library of Congress and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book 108 Srivaishnava Divyadesams

Download or read book 108 Srivaishnava Divyadesams written by T. C. A. Venkatesan and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-22 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A condensed guide to the 108 Srivaishnava Divydesams, giving details such as the names of Perumal, Thayar, Vimanam, Theertham, Vruksham, Prathyaksham, index of the verses sung by the Azhvars, travel information, features and a brief Sthala Puranam.

Book The Jivanmukti viveka

Download or read book The Jivanmukti viveka written by Mādhava and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Vaikunta Perumal Temple at Kanchipuram

Download or read book The Vaikunta Perumal Temple at Kanchipuram written by and published by Mapin Publishing Pvt. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accessible to general reader, derived from the original The Body of God Sculptures are thoroughly discussed and accompanied with related stories Dr D Dennis Hudson's path-breaking book presents his extraordinary interpretation of the Vaikunta Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram as a three-dimensional mandala. His insight, based on Tirumangai Alvar's poetry and a close study of the Bhagavata Purana, illuminates layers of meaning embodied in the architecture and sculpture of his temple. This volume is a 'summary interpretation' for the general reader, of a larger academic work entitled The Body of God, published in the US. It is the inspired response of a scholar who has been passionately involved with his subject for several decades.

Book The History of Medieval Vaishnavism in Orissa

Download or read book The History of Medieval Vaishnavism in Orissa written by Prabhat Mukherjee and published by Asian Educational Services. This book was released on 1981 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Comprehensive History Of Vaishnavism In Orissa.

Book A Catalogue of the Tamil Books in the Library of the British Museum

Download or read book A Catalogue of the Tamil Books in the Library of the British Museum written by British Museum. Department of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscripts and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Temples of Kr        a in South India

Download or read book Temples of Kr a in South India written by T. Padmaja and published by Abhinav Publications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -----------

Book Bhakti Tattva Viveka  English

Download or read book Bhakti Tattva Viveka English written by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura and published by Golden Age Media . This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bhakti Tattva Viveka is a profound spiritual book authored by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura. This classic work explores the essence of bhakti, the path of loving devotion to God, in the context of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. It delves into the philosophy and practices of devotion, offering deep insights into the principles of pure devotion and the transformative power of love for the Divine. It serves as a guiding light for seekers on their spiritual journey.