The Daśanāmī-Saṃnyāsīs

The Daśanāmī-Saṃnyāsīs
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-10 : 9789047410027
ISBN-13 : 9047410025
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Synopsis The Daśanāmī-Saṃnyāsīs by : Matthew Clark

This book provides an account of the organisation, practices and history of the Daśanāmī-Saṃnyāsīs, one of the largest sects of sādhu-s (‘holy men’) in South Asia, founded, according to tradtion, by the legendary philosopher Śaṅkarācārya.

Select List of Recent Publications

Select List of Recent Publications
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Total Pages : 332
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ISBN-10 : IND:30000114668134
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Synopsis Select List of Recent Publications by : East-West Center. Library

A Reference Guide to Tamil Studies

A Reference Guide to Tamil Studies
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Publisher : Kuala Lumpur : University of Malaya Press; [sole distributors: Oxford University Press, London]
Total Pages : 140
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015023572319
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Synopsis A Reference Guide to Tamil Studies by : Xavier S. Thani Nayagam

Contains 1300 titles to works in Western languages in such disciplines as: anthropology, archaeology, arts, social history, culture and civilization, language, and religion.

The Routledge Handbook of Hindu Temples

The Routledge Handbook of Hindu Temples
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 688
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ISBN-10 : 9781000785814
ISBN-13 : 1000785815
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis The Routledge Handbook of Hindu Temples by : Himanshu Prabha Ray

This handbook is a comprehensive study of the archaeology, social history and the cultural landscape of the Hindu temple. Perhaps the most recognizable of the material forms of Hinduism, temples are lived, dynamic spaces. They are significant sites for the creation of cultural heritage, both in the past and in the present. Drawing on historiographical surveys and in-depth case studies, the volume centres the material form of the Hindu temple as an entry point to study its many adaptations and transformations from the early centuries CE to the 20th century. It highlights the vibrancy and dynamism of the shrine in different locales and studies the active participation of the community for its establishment, maintenance and survival. The illustrated handbook takes a unique approach by focusing on the social base of the temple rather than its aesthetics or chronological linear development. It fills a significant gap in the study of Hinduism and will be an indispensable resource for scholars of archaeology, Hinduism, Indian history, religious studies, museum studies, South Asian history and Southeast Asian history. Chapters 1, 4 and 5 of this book are available for free in PDF format as Open Access from the individual product page at www.routledge.com. They have been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license.

History of Ancient India : Ancient India

History of Ancient India : Ancient India
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Publisher : K.K. Publications
Total Pages : 446
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Synopsis History of Ancient India : Ancient India by : Muzaffar H. Syed & Others

History of Indian Nation India, the cradle for one of the most ancient civilizations in the world, has a long and rich history, spanning thousands of years. In fact, the history of India begins with evidence of human activity millions of years ago. The Indus Valley Civilization was the first major civilization. Vedic Civilization witnessed the rise of major polities. Almost the whole country was controlled by Mauryan Empire and it was again united under Gupta Empire. Muslim rule in the subcontinent began when the Arabs conquered Sindh and Multan. Then, several invasions from Central Asia led to the formation of Muslim empires, such as the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire. Mughals conquered most of northern India and finally controlled the entire sub-continent and Afghanistan. Mughal Empire declined in the 18th century. Then, East India Company gained ascendancy over South Asia. Dissatisfaction with Company rule led to an unsuccessful revolt in 1857, after which India was directly administered by the British Crown. In the 20th century, a nationwide struggle for independence was launched by Indian National Congress. The subcontinent gained independence from Great Britain in 1947, but the country was partitioned into two dominions of India and Pakistan. After Independence, a new era began. This comprehensive book, comprising four volumes covers the entire history of the Indian Nation in a very compact manner. This book is an asset for historians, teachers, students and general readers, at par.

Author-title Catalog

Author-title Catalog
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Total Pages : 1028
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ISBN-10 : STANFORD:36105117172952
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Rating : 4/5 (52 Downloads)

Synopsis Author-title Catalog by : University of California, Berkeley. Library