South Indian Hindu Festivals and Traditions
South Indian Hindu Festivals and Traditions

Author: Maithily Jagannathan

Publisher: Abhinav Publications

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9788170174158

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The Book On Hindu Customs And Traditions Puts Together Everyday Beliefs, Practices, Observances, And Etiquette Of Living A Life Enriched By Thousands Of Years Of Spiritual Consciousness. Legend, History, Philosophy, And Folk-Lore Are Intricately Linked With Customs And Traditions. A Large Number Of The Festivals And Fasts Relate To The South Of India, Hence Many Common Practices Have Been Given, With Additional Information On Local Practices And Customs.The Book Will Serve Its Purpose If Younger Generations, Living At Home Or Abroad, Are Able To Nourish Mental And Psychological Roots, And Gain Stature As Individuals By Living An Enriched Life. It Is Hoped That The Book Will Help To Arrange Important Family Functions, And Thus Preserve Social Bonds.

Playing Host to Deity
Playing Host to Deity

Author: Paul Younger

Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 0195140443

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The annual festivals that are central to the south Indian religious tradition are among the largest religious gatherings in the world. This text offers a fieldwork-based study of 14 different religious festivals.

The Rough Guide to South India
The Rough Guide to South India

Author: David Abram

Publisher: Rough Guides

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 762

ISBN-13: 9781843531036

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The guide opens with a colour section introducing the region's highlights with some photography and essential information on the region's diverse attractions, from enjoying an Ayurvedic massage to exploring the ruins at Hampi. It offers comprehensive and practical advice on everything from finding the best places to stay and the most comfortable means of transport, to spotting elephants in the Cardamon Hills and negotiating Mumbai. It also provides an informative insight into South India's history, religions, architecture, music and dance. There are also maps and plans for every region and town.