Sakta Contribution to Varanasi

Mishra Rajnish Kumar Lal Makkhan Sharma R.C. Ghosal Pranati

ISBN 10: 812460343X / ISBN 13: 9788124603437

Verlag: D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd., 2005

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Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 18200134

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: Sakta Contribution to Varanasi
• Verlag: D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd.
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2005
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 812460343X
• ISBN-13: 9788124603437
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand: New

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The worship of Shakti (mother Goddess) is almost a universal phenomenon and its manifestation is seen in different forms. Indian contribution has also been laudable and it is amply noticed through the figures of Mother-Goddesses even from the pre-Indus Culture. This was followed in the subsequent ages throughout India, and Varanasi being a great religious centre has also left an indelible imprint in this regard. This book incorporates a good number of papers on multiple aspects of Shakta traditions practised in Varanasi continuing from hoary past to-date. Beside philosophical, religious and cultural leanings the contents expose the iconographic, ritualistic and artistic rendering of the Divine Mother. Kashi or Varanasi has been a stronghold of religious and spiritual fervour; and several religious sects have contributed to its present texture. Saktism has also been a forceful current in the cultural stream of this holy city. This is evidenced by several Devi temples, Shakti-pithas, yantras, fairs and festivals associated with the worship of Mother-Goddess.