Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend
Anna L. Dallapiccola
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Over 1000 accessible, informative and authoritative entries to answer any major question about Hinduism, its mythology, practices, customs and laws
• Wide-ranging topics include Hindu myths and legends, temple architecture, festivals, astrology, Ayurvedic medicine and contemporary Hinduism
• Maps provide easy reference to major cities, regions, rivers, mountains and pilgrimage sites
• List of principal dynasties and empires gives cultural, religious and historical background
• Reference material includes Sanskrit equivalents of English-language subjects
• Chronology places the main historical events and literary works
• Specially researched illustrations, including works of art reproduced here for the first time, reveal the rich imagery of sculpture, architecture, painting, dance and theatre
Also of interest:
Hindu Art and Architecture
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|  |  | | | | ISBN 0500284024 | | ISBN-13 978-0500284025 | | | | 24.1 x 15.9 cm | | Paperback | | 224pp | | 243 illustrations | | First published 2004 | | | | £9.95 | | | |  | | | | 
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