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Book of Avatars and Divinities
Contributor(s): India, Penguin (Author)
ISBN: 0143446886     ISBN-13: 9780143446880
Publisher: India Penguin
OUR PRICE:   $13.46  
Product Type: Paperback
Published: November 2018
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Hinduism - Ritual & Practices
Dewey: 294.521
LCCN: 2020512118
Physical Information: 256 pages
 
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In the Hindu universe, gods and goddesses play freely among human beings to help them, nudge them towards the right action and mete out justice. They may appear to us as avatars in human form or manifest themselves as forces of nature. The many myths of Hinduism become colourful and entertaining when Shiva, Vishnu and Devi take different forms to enact their rivalries, destroy demons and teach devotees with superpowers a lesson in humility.

This first-of-its-kind book brings together the major deities of the Hindu pantheon, describing the different manifestations by which they are recognized, celebrated and worshipped-from Durga to Sita to Kali, and from Narasimha to Parashurama to Krishna. The contributions by Bulbul Sharma, Namita Gokhale, Nanditha Krishna, Parvez Dewan, Royina Grewal and Seema Mohanty offer enchanting stories about our favourite divinities.