Vicissitudes of the goddess: reconstructions of the Gramadevata in India's religious traditions
Drawing on archaeological, artistic, sculptural and inscriptional sources and participant/observer insights, Sree Padma reconstructs a history of goddess worship in India from ancient times (before the rise of Buddhism and bhakti) to contemporary cults of deified women.
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Format: | Electronic Book |
Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press
2013
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In: | Year: 2013 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Andhra Pradesh
/ Hinduism
/ Folk religion
/ Village
/ Goddess
B Andhra Pradesh / Hinduism / Fertility goddess / Virginity |
Further subjects: | B
Folk Religion
India
Andhra Pradesh
History
B Hindu goddesses India Andhra Pradesh |
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Summary: | Drawing on archaeological, artistic, sculptural and inscriptional sources and participant/observer insights, Sree Padma reconstructs a history of goddess worship in India from ancient times (before the rise of Buddhism and bhakti) to contemporary cults of deified women. |
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ISBN: | 0199369003 |
Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199325023.001.0001 |