A01=V.R. Ramachandra Dikshitar
Author_V.R. Ramachandra Dikshitar
Category=JBSL11
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- ISBN 9789394262058
- Weight: 450g
- Dimensions: 150 x 230mm
- Publication Date: 01 Jan 2024
- Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
- Publication City/Country: IN
- Product Form: Hardback
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The principal branch of ?aktism, the Lalit? cult, is a revered form of worship of Durg?. The book is based on the Lalitop?khy?na, a section within the Brahm?]n]da Pur?]na. Lalitop?khy?na, also known as Lalit? M?h?tmaya, is one of the most ancient of the eighteen Pur?]nas and is a form of dialogue between the sages, Agastya and Hayagr?va, an incarnation?of?Vi]s]nu.
The work covers the history of ?aktism through the ages, the popularity of Durg? worship and other forms of ?akti cults, the inter-relation?of??akti?with?Tantricism,?and?its?philosophical?aspects.
The volume will be valuable to scholars of Hinduism, particularly those?interested?in?Tantricism?and??aktism.
The work covers the history of ?aktism through the ages, the popularity of Durg? worship and other forms of ?akti cults, the inter-relation?of??akti?with?Tantricism,?and?its?philosophical?aspects.
The volume will be valuable to scholars of Hinduism, particularly those?interested?in?Tantricism?and??aktism.
Vishnampet R. Ramachandra Dikshitar (1896 -1953) was a historian and Indologist from Tamil Nadu. He was a professor of history and archaeology?in?the?University?of?Madras.
