Hindu Wedding Rituals: Symbolism and Significance - Hardcover

Subbarao, Shubha B.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1599717360 ISBN 13: 9781599717364

Verlag: Zodiac Intl Inc, 2007

Inhaltsangabe

Hindu Wedding Rituals - Symbolism and Significance is a timely answer to a growing interest in the wedding rituals, among the youth as well as the adults. The author has compiled, streamlined and simplified the explanations of the rituals and their significance. Chapters on the wedding feast and samagri (or items) provide useful planning tips. First hand narratives from young couples married in the Hindu tradition, lends a personal touch to the book. The narrative style in this book is highly effective, is complemented with over 50 color figures, glossary, table of figures, pronunciation, index and interjected with appropriate humor. The book is a must-read for those interested in Indian traditions and youngsters from Indian ancestry.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Shubha Subbarao is a scientist, writer, entrepreneur, musician and photographer. She is proficient in three Indian languages Kannada, Hindi and Marathi. She has written columns for the Green Bay Press Gazette, and has published articles in Herb Quarterly, Herb Companion and Skipping Stones.Hers is an arranged wedding. Shubha is happily married and has two lovely children. She volunteers at the Boys and Girls Scouts, Bal Vihar and at her children s school. She is an active member of several South East Asian cultural organizations in St. Louis and volunteers her time to give back to the community.

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This book is a result of the motivation of friends, and the encouragement and support of my family. A wedding is a very special event in a person s life. Traditions, customs and rituals add value to this beautiful ceremony. Hindu weddings have deep roots in the Vedas, impart rich meaning, yet, are vibrant, full of colorful rituals and symbolism. I have attempted to translate the meanings of the rituals, and the symbolism associated with a South Indian Hindu wedding, the source of which is the Kannada book, Maduve-Madhura Bandhana by Smt. Subhadra Subba Rao. As a first-time author, it has been a humbling experience for me, to write on such a profound subject.First hand narratives from young couples married in the Hindu tradition, lends a personal touch to the book. Although the process is simplified, the essence of the rituals still pervades. I hope the readers enjoy and gain insight into the rationale behind these rituals.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Zodiac Intl Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2007
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1599717360
• ISBN 13: 9781599717364
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 1
• Anzahl der Seiten: 128
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
• Verantwortliche Person: Nicht verfügbar