Download or read book Naga Cults and Traditions in the Western Himalaya written by Omacanda Hāṇḍā and published by Indus Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Detailed And Comprehensive Study On Snake Cults And Traditions In Western Himalayas-Traces The Genesis Of Snake Cults Among Pre-Historic Committies Of North Indian Mainland-How It Spread To Western Himalayas. 8 Chapters-4 Appendices-Bibliography-Index-75 Illustrations Mainly In Colour With Some In Black And White.
Download or read book Lost Gem of the Nagas written by Amrita Rao and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When young Indian archaeologist Aditya Kamat unwittingly reads aloud an ancient mantra, he is plunged into an adventure that takes him across states, countries, and realms of existence to recover a mythical gem belonging to the snake people, the Nagas. Accompanying him on his task is his Australian fellow archaeologist and Sanskrit scholar, Kayla Anderson. The two decipher clues, get trained to steal the precious stone back from mythical creatures, and adjust to life on a different plane of existence while dealing with astounding archeological discoveries and exploring their new-found friendship.
Download or read book Nagaland written by Jonathan Glancey and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2011-04-21 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Landlocked, almost inaccessible to foreigners, Nagaland has been fighting a secret, often brutal war for independence for more than half a century. Portrayed either as a land of ruthless guerrillas or exotic natives, Nagaland is in fact a complex and divided region, with an incredible history. The breathtaking Naga hills take us to the offices of Adolf Hitler and Emperor Hirohito, via a motley collection of well-meaning colonialists and anthropologists, and one of the most important battles of the Second World War. The third generation of his family to be seduced by Nagaland, Jonathan Glancey tries to reconcile his childhood idealism with the reality he finds there, and explores his family ties to the region. Through his ancestral history, extensive travels beyond the tourist zone, and through the voices of the Nagas he meets, he tells the true story of this forgotten land.
Download or read book Jaipur Gem of India written by D.K. Taknet and published by IntegralDMS. This book was released on 2016-07-07 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jaipur, the glorious Pink City of India, sets many a hearts aflutter with visions of grandeur, valour, romance and beauty. This heritage city’s inherent historic charm has always been a major source of attraction. Travellers, poets and philosophers have lavished praise on it, and perhaps no other place is imbued with the richness of ritual and ceremony across the country, as Jaipur is. Among its numerous architectural wonders, the city’s Jantar Mantar (observatory) and Amber Fort have been included in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s list of world heritage sites. The book elaborates on the lesser known aspects that have contributed to its coveted status of a heritage city. It also offers a glimpse into the lives of people, who have made a difference to this city through their contributions and have aided in making this wonderful city what it is today. The city is an integral element on the itinerary of any global traveller and a worthy venue for a ‘destination wedding’ in one of its numerous forts or palaces. Also in focus is Jaipur’s everevolving image as a new economic hub and a well-equipped modern metropolis. In this well-researched and meticulously documented book, the author presents a comprehensive picture of the city, bringing to light many hitherto unexplored facts that will interest those with a penchant for urban histories, their origin and their evolution. The book has been abundantly illustrated with more than 500 rare, coloured photographs and paintings, and 154 unseen black and white photographs and illustrations, to capture the imagination of a discerning reader.
Download or read book Gandiva The Unstoppable Dharma Bow written by Dr. Anish and published by StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About Book: This book of mine is an attempt to pay humble tribute to the Nara, who made the Lord of the 3 Worlds – Janardhana, his Charioteer. So great was his skills and devotion to Janardhana, that the lord was bound to address him as “Sakha”. The name of the epic is “Jaya” which symbolizes Victory, this incidentally is another name of Arjuna. Also to create an awareness about the legendary son of Indra, who through his sheer hard work, patience and determination rose to the highest level, surpassing the Sixth Vishnu and became comparable with Lord Rama, the purna Avatar. Some memorable and lesser known incidents that had been taken into account are · Airavata Festival · Killing of Jarasandha · Arjuna becoming Gandivadhari · Four Avataras of Lord had been captured a) Vastravatara b) Kirata – Avatara c) NavagunjaraAvatara d) Geetavatara · Master of illusion · Swargarohan · Gurudakshina · Arjuna regained manliness · Full Dress Rehearsal · Turning point for Karna · Last gathering About the Author: The book “Gandiva – The Unstoppable Dharma Bow” is the first venture of Dr. Anish. He has been a Supply Chain professional for more than 25 years and goes with the saying “Once a Logistician – Always a Logistician”. Through his debut he has captured the radiant canopy of the ambidextrous warrior prince, who was blessed with the personal weapons of the Three Eyed Lord and the Swarga deities, Indra being the head, which eluded Lord Rama. Each page of this book is a mixture of facts & spirituality and each page will be an enlightenment for all of us. The contents will act as forceful impact, like a laser beam and an unending remembrance.
Download or read book Ananta Shesha Naga written by Sanjeev Sharma and published by . This book was released on 2015-06-12 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The concealed secret of mighty powers of Nagas and the protocol of the treaty among Devas, Asuras and Nagas has been compromised by five traitor Sarpa brothers of Ananta Shesha Naga royal family. The seed to destroy the world has been concealed by the lustrous demon Sarpini Swarna and the Royal Naga bloodline has been defected. The demon master of the dark world had waged a deathly invasion to defunct all races.Puissant empires are falling. There is no one left to challenge his prowess's and his long-standing dark forces to save the world except the last lone Naga warrior, Ananta Shesha Naga and his lord Maha Rudra. "THERE WAS NEVER ANY PEACE, THE WORLD WAS ALWAYS AT WAR"
Download or read book The Epic of Gesar of Ling written by and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first and only English translation of the centuries-old Tibetan spiritual allegory of King Gesar, a tale on a par with The Arabian Nights or the King Arthur stories. For hundreds of years, versions of the Gesar of Ling epic have been sung by bards in Tibet, China, Central Asia, and across the eastern Silk Route. King Gesar, renowned throughout these areas, represents the ideal warrior. As a leader with his people's loyalty and trust, he conquers all their enemies and protects the peace. The example of King Gesar is also understood as a spiritual teaching. The "enemies" in the stories represent the emotional and psychological challenges that turn people toward greed, aggression, and envy and away from the true teachings of Buddhism. The epic of Gesar is the longest single piece of literature in the world canon, encompassing some 120 volumes; here the first three volumes are translated, telling of Gesar's birth, his mischievous childhood and his youth spent in exile, and his rivalry for the throne with his treacherous uncle.
Download or read book Art and Aesthetics of Modern Mythopoeia Volume One written by Ashish Kumar Gupta and published by VISHVANATHA KAVIRAJA INSTITUTE OF COMPARATIVE LITERATURE AND AESTHETICS Distributed by Rudra Publishers and Distributors New Delhi. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 295 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mythopoeia has always been a steady proponent in the construct of any socio-cultural order. In contemporary times, owing to the rise of cultural studies, a steady interest in revisionist literary texts has also surfaced. The association of Indian culture and values with a plethora of mythological narratives have made several scholars curious because they do offer an array of new perspectives of understanding the art, aesthetics and also the politics of myths within a larger social, religious and cultural context. Similarly, by exploring the trope of myth, it has been possible to look at other countries' cultures as well. This anthology offers new readings of classical myths across continents and cultures. The anthologized essays have collectively explored the various trends of revisionist literature. Sincere attempts have also been made to highlight the ways in which re-readings of select literary works can admirably transform set notions and ideas of human existence.
Download or read book The Dragon s Gift written by Terese Tse Bartholomew and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Dragon's Gift offers a rare opportunity to introduce, to the wider international audience, some of the most sacred Buddhist images of Bhutan. From the wealth of material surveyed, the organizers of the exhibition have selected over one hundred objects of superior aesthetic achievement and deep religious significance, the vast majority of which have never before been seen in the West. Nearly all of the works of art presented in this catalogue are from active temples and monasteries and remain in ritual use. Most of the items are painted or textile thangkas or gilt bronze sculptures which date primarily from the 17th to the 19th centuries - a golden age in the Buddhist arts of Bhutan. Ranging from depictions of Tantric deities to individualized portraits of Buddhist masters, the exhibition and catalogue present outstanding works of art with a wide iconographic scope. For the Buddhist people of Bhutan, these sacred items are conceived as supports along the journey to enlightenment, and are of vital spiritual significance. Complementing the presentation of sacred works of art is the documentation of the ancient Cham dances of Bhutan, to which the dance preservation team was given privileged entree. Having documented over three hundred hours of sacred and secular dances, they have made a first assay of one of the few surviving treasures of the trans-Himalayan movement tradition. These differing approaches to the visual and moving arts provide further insight into the unique experience of Buddhism in Bhutan. A brief sampling of the variety of extant dance lineages - some many centuries old - is included on the DVD contained within the catalogue."--Publisher's website.
Download or read book Indian Serpent lore written by Jean Philippe Vogel and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lost Opportunities written by S. P. Sinha (Brigadier.) and published by Lancer Publishers. This book was released on 2007 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Northeast India has been beset with insurgencies for more than fifty years. The Nagas rebelled in the early 1950s, and since then, insurgency in some form or the other has spread to all the states of the northeast, popularly known as the Seven Sisters. This book takes a critical look at the many insurgencies in this strategic region and reviews their genesis, motivations, and characteristics. Why have these persisted despite interventions by the state and civil society? Over the years, the insurgencies have developed external linkages, which have only complicated matters. The book also critically examines the government's response and traces the development of counter-insurgency strategies, from finding a military solution to winning the hearts and minds of the populace. It is a fascinating but sad story of missed opportunities.
Download or read book The Lost Kingdom written by L. Joychandra Singh and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 33 to 1897.
Download or read book Jaya written by Devdutt Pattanaik and published by Penguin Books India. This book was released on 2010 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: High above the sky stands Swarga, paradise, abode of the gods. Still above is Vaikuntha, heaven, abode of God. The doorkeepers of Vaikuntha are the twins, Jaya and Yijaya, both whose names mean 'victory'. One keeps you in Swarga; the other raises you into Vaikuntha. In Vaikuntha there is bliss forever, in Swarga there is please for only as long as you deserve. What is the difference between Jaya and Vijaya? Solve this puzzle and you will solve the mystery of the Mahabharata. In this enthralling retelling of India's greatest epic, the Mahabharata originally known as Jaya, Devdutt Pattanaik seamlessly weaves into a single narrative plots from the Sanskirt classic as well as its many folk and regional varians, including the Pandavani of Chattisgarth, Gondhal of Maharastra, Terukkuttu of Tamil Nade and Yakshagana of Karnataka. Richly illustrated with over 250 line drawings by the author, the 108 chapters abound with little-known details such as the names of the hundred Kauravas, the worship of Draupadi as a goddess in Tamil Nadu, the stories of Astika, Madhavi, Jaimini, Aravan and Barbareek, the Mahabharata version of the Shakuntalam and the Ramayana, and the dating of the war based on astronomical data. With clarity and simplicity, the tales in this elegant volume reveal the eternal relevance of the Mahabharata, the complex and disturbing meditation on the human condition that has shaped Indian thought for over 3000 years.
Download or read book Remains of Lost Empires written by Philip Van Ness Myers and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Lost and Found written by Barbara McClintock and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR). This book was released on 2016-12-06 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When siblings Adèle and Simon visit their uncle in China, he buys them each gifts for their trip. Simon picks out a hat, a flute, a fan, and other small items, while his sister selects a camera to photograph their journey. As soon as they're packed and ready, it's time to set off with Uncle Sydney to explore! In a series of postcards home to their mother, Adèle describes each of the places they visit and the adventures they have... and, of course, what item Simon managed to lose at each stop along the way. On a silk farm in Shanghai, he loses his scarf. Along the Great Wall, his hat blows right off his head. By the end of the trip, Simon has misplaced all of his belongings! But when Adèle develops her photographs, she and her brother discover that they can see each of Simon's lost items in the background of the pictures. Barbara McClintock's meticulous research and intricate pen-and-ink and watercolor illustrations bring this book to life, capturing the essence of each of the culturally and historically significant sites that Adèle and Simon visit. Children will love poring over the pictures to find Simon's lost items, and parents will value the authenticity of the art and story.
Download or read book My Enchanted Enemy written by Tracy Fobes and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002-03-07 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving a spellbinding paranormal tale, Tracy Fobes seals her reputation as an innovative star of distinctive and intriguing romantic novels to treasure. My Enchanted Enemy Posing as a gypsy bride, Juliana St. Germaine vows to wed Cole Strangford, the sole heir to the gypsy clan that cursed her family in centuries past. Marrying Cole and bearing his child would at last break a dark spell cast amid the moonlight and salt spray of the English coast. The task at hand is a trick of mistaken identity to seduce Cole and win his hand. Cole is more consumed with locating a legendary gem and turning the tide on his family's ill luck than with thoughts of marriage. His uncle's urgent matchmaking had left him cold -- until he meets the newest candidate: a beautiful widow with haunting, captivating eyes. Now, the power of love can change the course of their entwined destinies. And though Juliana's mission may succeed, she realizes -- too late -- that she has lost her heart to the one man she should call her enemy.
