This is an attempt to understand the meaning of Shiva worship in our time exploring various pictorial images of Shiva iconography, taking us through Shaivite philosophy, beliefs, history, folklore and myth. Written in a simple narrative style , and interspersed with familiar and unfamiliar tales retold, the book reaches out to young and old alike. The highlights include lucid explanations and a pictorial key to numerous symbols associated with Shaivite rituals and festival practices, a map of India showing important Shiva temples including the twelve jyotirlingas, a list of 108 sacred names of Shiva with their meanings, a bibliography for those interested in learning more, and over 150 illustrations of which many are in colour.

Shiva: An Introduction

Religion & Spirituality

Pattanaik, Devdutt

Religious Studies

Vakils Feffer & Simons Ltd

This book takes us through Vaishnava imagery, philosophy, beliefs, customs, history, folklore and myth to describe the meaning of Vishnu worship in our time. Highlights include lucid explanations, over 200 illustrations, a pictorial key to numerous symbols associated with Vaishnava customs and a map showing important Vishnu temples.

Vishnu: An introduction

devdutt-pattanaik

Worship & Devotion

Hinduism is the oldest living religion in the world and is unique in its tolerance of other religions. Yet, because of its free thinking and lack of compulsion, educated Hindus of today know very little of their own religion and there is great need for a simple but comprehensive book on the subject.

Hinduism - An Introduction

Shakunthala Jagannathan

This is a very special book. It is one of the first compendiums of the best recipes from all the important states and regions of India. This book will help you entertain lavishly and boast of truly integrated Indian cuisine.

Food Heritage of India

Patil, Vimla

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Ganesha is today the most popular and loved of the gods of the Hindu pantheon. Nothing auspicious takes place without invoking his name. Was this always so? if not, how did he rise into prominence? These and so many more questions have exercised the minds of those interested in Hindu religion and philosophy. This title is profusely illustrated.

Ganesha: The Auspicious... the Beginning

Nanditha, Krishna

Jagannathan, Shakunthala

Hanuman, the lord of the monkeys, is one of the few gods in Hinduism to be worshipped across caste lines by followers of the Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta orders. This book is an attempt to understand the imagery, ritual and philosophy associated with Hanuman worship in our time. At its heart is a single narrative on the life of the monkey-god woven out of plots and ideas found in the Valmiki Ramayana, Mahabharata, various Puranas and several vernacular Ramakathas. Also included are tales found in Jain Ramayanas and the Ramayanas of South East Asia. Highlights include lucid explanations, a map showing the traditional journey of Rama to Lanka through Kishkinda, the text and translation of the Hanuman Chalisa, and over 100 illustrations, many of them in colour.

Hanuman: An Introduction

Stories of the goddess, illustrations and over 200 images, symbols, discussion of rituals, temples, text of religious documents. much color, very attractive overview.

Lakshmi: The Goddess of Wealth and Fortune-An Introduction

New Age & Spirituality

Radhika Sekar's book is an enchanting exploration of the life of the God of all Beginnings, Ganesha. The collection of stories should answer the questions that trouble every curious child - How did Ganesha get an elephant's head? Why is His right tusk broken? How did Mushaka, the little mouse, become the portly God's chariot? And who is Ganesha's wife? Written in a style that is deliberately shorn of all violent terminology, these gentle tales will appeal to every child. This book tells stories of the Elephant - Headed Deity-Ganesha. The strange circumstances which brought about the birth of Goddess Parvati's son, how he lost his head and sprang to life again when an elephant's head was placed on him and how Lord Shiva declared that he will be honoured first before all others. Thus Ganesha became the Lord of Beginnings and Hindus everywhere seek his blessing, before they start new tasks, to bring good luck and great fortune to them.

Lord of Beginnings: Stories of the Elephant-Headed Deity, Ganesha

Literature & Fiction

Radhika Sekar

Mythology & Folk Tales

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