Temples of India
Temples of India

Author: Dr. K. Raghuram

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2024-06-21

Total Pages: 505

ISBN-13:

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Are you a general reader or pilgrim on a religious and spiritual journey? Are you someone that is curious about historical aspects and local legends of a temple? This book, “Temples of India: Ancient, Medieval and Modern” helps you in answering those and takes you on a religious journey across India. Several ancient temples are currently decayed. However, Hinduism has stood as a great spiritual, religious, and moral force for over 2000 years in India and some countries of the Asian continent. “Temples of India: Ancient, Medieval and Modern” helps you uncover your curiosity about our temples that are rich in history. I have attempted to cover several hundred temples, some with extensive details and others briefly. To help the readers navigate easily, this book is organised with individual chapters dedicated to each state in India and focuses on the temples of 29 states of our country, especially ancient and medieval. Some states are covered extensively due to their rich history and existence of Hindu temples.

Balaji-Venkateshwara, Lord of Tirumala-Tirupati
Balaji-Venkateshwara, Lord of Tirumala-Tirupati

Author: Nanditha Krishna

Publisher: Vakils, Feffer & Simons Pvt Ltd

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 138

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A Collection Of Folk Legends About Venkateshwara, The Sacred Tirumala Hills, His Miracles And The Rituals And Festivals Associated With Him-A Manifestation Of Vishnu. Contains Rare Photographs.

History of the Hindu Religious Endowments in Andhra Pradesh
History of the Hindu Religious Endowments in Andhra Pradesh

Author: Koutha Nirmala Kumari

Publisher: Northern Book Centre

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9788172110857

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The History of Hindu Religious Endowments in Andhra Pradesh (1800-1953 ad)-presents an account of situations in Hindu Temples of Telugu speaking areas of Madras Presidency till the creation of separate HR & CE Department for Andhra Pradesh in 1951. The association of the British and their legislation towards religious endowments with reference to Tirupati Temple over the State interference in matters of religion has been analysed.

Sri Venkateshwara
Sri Venkateshwara

Author: Shantha Nair

Publisher: Jaico Publishing House

Published: 2014-01-07

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 818495445X

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Lord Balaji and His Holy Abode of Tirupathi LOCATED ON THE VERDANT FOOTHILLS of the Eastern Ghats, Tirupathi is both a cultural hub and a major pilgrimage site. Nestled in its Tirumala Hills is the famous temple of Sri Venkateswara Swami, fondly called Balaji by his worshippers. Devotees believe that Sri Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu, answers the prayers of all those who seek his help and performs the greatest miracles in granting their wishes. As a result, the temple draws millions of pilgrims to its doors and is the busiest pilgrimage centre in the world. Sri Venkateswara: Lord Balaji and His Holy Abode of Tirupathi is a compilation of numerous folk legends on the benevolent Balaji. The book also offers an insight into the 1000yearold customs and traditions of the sacred Tirumala Hills. Written as a mark of gratitude to the Lord, the book details all the rituals, sevas and festivals associated with him. Here also are captured glimpses of the many teerthas, lakes and waterfalls of Tirumala. Along with this is a wealth of information for visitors and devotees alike on the various educational, medical and developmental activities of Tirupathi.

The Rough Guide to India
The Rough Guide to India

Author: David Abram

Publisher: Rough Guides UK

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 1816

ISBN-13: 1409342611

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More a continent than a county, India is an overload for the senses. From the Himalayan peaks of Sikkim to the tropical backwaters of Kerala, the desert forts of Rajasthan to the mangroves of West Bengal, India's breathtaking diversity of landscapes is matched only by its range of cultures, cuisines, religions and languages. The new, full-colour Rough Guide to India gives you the lowdown on this beguiling country, whether you want to hang out in hyper-modern cities or explore thousand-year-old temples, track tigers through the forest or take part in age-old festivals, get a taste of the Raj or watch a cricket match. And easy-to-use maps, reliable transport advice, and expert reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs and shops for all budgets ensure that you won't miss a thing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to India. Now available in ePub format.

Precolonial India in Practice
Precolonial India in Practice

Author: Cynthia Talbot

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2001-09-20

Total Pages: 326

ISBN-13: 0198031238

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The society of traditional India is frequently characterized as static and dominated by caste. This study challenges older interpretations, arguing that medieval India was actually a time of dynamic change and fluid social identities. Using records of religious endowments from Andhra Pradesh, author Cynthia Talbot reconstructs a regional society of the precolonial past as it existed in practice.