Title
Hindu Gods and Goddesses - Basu
Date
ca. 1903
Medium
Description
Typed booklet containing brief mythological and religious narratives related to Hindu deities, avatars, sacred symbols, and epic figures within Hindu traditions as understood in Bengal and broader India. Includes descriptions of Ahalya, Arjuna, the ten avatars of Vishnu, Shiva, the linga symbol, and the Ashvamedha horse sacrifice ritual. The text discusses cosmology, devotional practices, sacred geography, ritual traditions, and interpretations of Hindu mythology drawn from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Puranic traditions.
Extent (Pages, Duration, Dimensions)
11 pages
Identifier
2010_102_00-3
Is Part Of
Asia Collection/South Asia Collection/Hindu gods & goddesses as traditionally known in Bengal
Rights
No Copyright - United States