Hindu goddesses : visions of the divine feminine in Hindu religious tradition

by David R. Kinsley

Paper Book, 1987

Status

Available

Call number

294.5211

Series

Hermeneutics, Studies in the History of Religions

Tags

Hindu Goddesses, Hinduism, Goddesses, Divine Feminine, Vedas, Shakti, Lakshmi, Parvati, Sarasvati, Sita, Radha, Durga, Kali, Sacred Geography, Village Goddesses, Matrikas, Mahadevi, Tara

Genres

Collection

Anna

Publication

Delhi : Motilal Banarsidass, 1987.

Description

Goddess worship has long been a significant aspect of Hinduism. In this book David Kinsley, author of The Sword and the Flute-Kali & Krsna: Dark Visions of the Terrible and the Sublime in Hindu Mythology, sorts out the rich yet often chaotic history of Hindu goddess worship.

Subjects

Goddesses, Hindu

Language

English

Original publication date

1986

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