THE SACRED CITIES OF LORD SHIVA
Sacred Cities, Ancient Temples, Legends, Festivals, and Pilgrimage Across India
Across India, the presence of Lord Shiva can be felt in ancient cities, Himalayan peaks, sacred rivers, magnificent temples, forests, caves, and places of pilgrimage. From the eternal city of Kashi to the mountain shrine of Kedarnath, from Somnath on the western coast to Rameswaram in the south, Shiva's sacred geography stretches across the entire subcontinent.
In The Sacred Cities of Lord Shiva, VB DARSHAN takes readers on a journey through India's great Shiva centres and the traditions that have grown around them. The book explores sacred cities, Jyotirlingas, ancient temples, legendary landscapes, festivals, rituals, architecture, pilgrimage traditions, and the many forms in which Shiva is worshipped.
Discover the spiritual world of Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakaleshwar of Ujjain, Somnath, Kedarnath, Rameswaram, Srisailam, Omkareshwar, Tryambakeshwar, Chidambaram, Tiruvannamalai, Gokarna, Bhubaneswar, and many other sacred destinations.
The journey also explores the deeper sacred geography of Shiva—the rivers that carry his legends, mountains associated with his presence, the five elements represented in temple traditions, the relationship between Shiva and Shakti, and the meaning of pilgrimage in Indian spiritual culture.
More than a collection of temples, this book is an invitation to discover the living traditions of Shiva and the extraordinary sacred landscape of India.
Inside this book:
• The sacred cities and pilgrimage centres of Lord Shiva
• The twelve Jyotirlingas and their traditions
• Ancient Shiva temples and their legends
• Shiva in the Himalayas, southern India, western India, and central India
• Sacred rivers, mountains, caves, and landscapes
• Mahashivaratri and other major Shiva festivals
• The many forms and symbols of Shiva
• Shiva and Shakti in India's sacred traditions
• Temple architecture, sculpture, music, and dance
• Practical guidance for pilgrims
• Appendices, glossary, and reference material
Whether you are a devotee, pilgrim, traveller, student of Indian culture, or simply fascinated by India's sacred heritage, The Sacred Cities of Lord Shiva offers a fascinating journey through the places where mythology, history, devotion, art, and living tradition meet.
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. THE SACRED CITIES OF LORD SHIVASacred Cities, Ancient Temples, Legends, Festivals, and Pilgrimage Across IndiaAcross India, the presence of Lord Shiva can be felt in ancient cities, Himalayan peaks, sacred rivers, magnificent temples, forests, caves, and places of pilgrimage. From the eternal city of Kashi to the mountain shrine of Kedarnath, from Somnath on the western coast to Rameswaram in the south, Shiva's sacred geography stretches across the entire subcontinent.In The Sacred Cities of Lord Shiva, VB DARSHAN takes readers on a journey through India's great Shiva centres and the traditions that have grown around them. The book explores sacred cities, Jyotirlingas, ancient temples, legendary landscapes, festivals, rituals, architecture, pilgrimage traditions, and the many forms in which Shiva is worshipped.Discover the spiritual world of Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakaleshwar of Ujjain, Somnath, Kedarnath, Rameswaram, Srisailam, Omkareshwar, Tryambakeshwar, Chidambaram, Tiruvannamalai, Gokarna, Bhubaneswar, and many other sacred destinations.The journey also explores the deeper sacred geography of Shiva-the rivers that carry his legends, mountains associated with his presence, the five elements represented in temple traditions, the relationship between Shiva and Shakti, and the meaning of pilgrimage in Indian spiritual culture.More than a collection of temples, this book is an invitation to discover the living traditions of Shiva and the extraordinary sacred landscape of India.Inside this book: - The sacred cities and pilgrimage centres of Lord Shiva- The twelve Jyotirlingas and their traditions- Ancient Shiva temples and their legends- Shiva in the Himalayas, southern India, western India, and central India- Sacred rivers, mountains, caves, and landscapes- Mahashivaratri and other major Shiva festivals- The many forms and symbols of Shiva- Shiva and Shakti in India's sacred traditions- Temple architecture, sculpture, music, and dance- Practical guidance for pilgrims- Appendices, glossary, and reference materialWhether you are a devotee, pilgrim, traveller, student of Indian culture, or simply fascinated by India's sacred heritage, The Sacred Cities of Lord Shiva offers a fascinating journey through the places where mythology, history, devotion, art, and living tradition meet. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798174791367
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Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware - THE SACRED CITIES OF LORD SHIVASacred Cities, Ancient Temples, Legends, Festivals, and Pilgrimage Across IndiaAcross India, the presence of Lord Shiva can be felt in ancient cities, Himalayan peaks, sacred rivers, magnificent temples, forests, caves, and places of pilgrimage. From the eternal city of Kashi to the mountain shrine of Kedarnath, from Somnath on the western coast to Rameswaram in the south, Shiva's sacred geography stretches across the entire subcontinent.In The Sacred Cities of Lord Shiva, VB DARSHAN takes readers on a journey through India's great Shiva centres and the traditions that have grown around them. The book explores sacred cities, Jyotirlingas, ancient temples, legendary landscapes, festivals, rituals, architecture, pilgrimage traditions, and the many forms in which Shiva is worshipped.Discover the spiritual world of Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakaleshwar of Ujjain, Somnath, Kedarnath, Rameswaram, Srisailam, Omkareshwar, Tryambakeshwar, Chidambaram, Tiruvannamalai, Gokarna, Bhubaneswar, and many other sacred destinations.The journey also explores the deeper sacred geography of Shiva-the rivers that carry his legends, mountains associated with his presence, the five elements represented in temple traditions, the relationship between Shiva and Shakti, and the meaning of pilgrimage in Indian spiritual culture.More than a collection of temples, this book is an invitation to discover the living traditions of Shiva and the extraordinary sacred landscape of India.Inside this book: - The sacred cities and pilgrimage centres of Lord Shiva- The twelve Jyotirlingas and their traditions- Ancient Shiva temples and their legends- Shiva in the Himalayas, southern India, western India, and central India- Sacred rivers, mountains, caves, and landscapes- Mahashivaratri and other major Shiva festivals- The many forms and symbols of Shiva- Shiva and Shakti in India's sacred traditions- Temple architecture, sculpture, music, and dance- Practical guidance for pilgrims- Appendices, glossary, and reference materialWhether you are a devotee, pilgrim, traveller, student of Indian culture, or simply fascinated by India's sacred heritage, The Sacred Cities of Lord Shiva offers a fascinating journey through the places where mythology, history, devotion, art, and living tradition meet. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798174791367
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. THE SACRED CITIES OF LORD SHIVASacred Cities, Ancient Temples, Legends, Festivals, and Pilgrimage Across IndiaAcross India, the presence of Lord Shiva can be felt in ancient cities, Himalayan peaks, sacred rivers, magnificent temples, forests, caves, and places of pilgrimage. From the eternal city of Kashi to the mountain shrine of Kedarnath, from Somnath on the western coast to Rameswaram in the south, Shiva's sacred geography stretches across the entire subcontinent.In The Sacred Cities of Lord Shiva, VB DARSHAN takes readers on a journey through India's great Shiva centres and the traditions that have grown around them. The book explores sacred cities, Jyotirlingas, ancient temples, legendary landscapes, festivals, rituals, architecture, pilgrimage traditions, and the many forms in which Shiva is worshipped.Discover the spiritual world of Kashi Vishwanath, Mahakaleshwar of Ujjain, Somnath, Kedarnath, Rameswaram, Srisailam, Omkareshwar, Tryambakeshwar, Chidambaram, Tiruvannamalai, Gokarna, Bhubaneswar, and many other sacred destinations.The journey also explores the deeper sacred geography of Shiva-the rivers that carry his legends, mountains associated with his presence, the five elements represented in temple traditions, the relationship between Shiva and Shakti, and the meaning of pilgrimage in Indian spiritual culture.More than a collection of temples, this book is an invitation to discover the living traditions of Shiva and the extraordinary sacred landscape of India.Inside this book: - The sacred cities and pilgrimage centres of Lord Shiva- The twelve Jyotirlingas and their traditions- Ancient Shiva temples and their legends- Shiva in the Himalayas, southern India, western India, and central India- Sacred rivers, mountains, caves, and landscapes- Mahashivaratri and other major Shiva festivals- The many forms and symbols of Shiva- Shiva and Shakti in India's sacred traditions- Temple architecture, sculpture, music, and dance- Practical guidance for pilgrims- Appendices, glossary, and reference materialWhether you are a devotee, pilgrim, traveller, student of Indian culture, or simply fascinated by India's sacred heritage, The Sacred Cities of Lord Shiva offers a fascinating journey through the places where mythology, history, devotion, art, and living tradition meet. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798174791367
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