Shaivism In The Light of Epics, Puranas and AgamasSpecification: Publisher : Indica Books By : N. R. Bhatt Cover : Hardcover Edition : May 30, 2008 Pages : 636 Weight : 900 gm. Size : 8. 3 x 5. 6 x 1. 6 inches Language : English ISBN 10 : 8186569707 ISBN 13 : 978 8186569702 Product Code : BK14229 Description: Shaivism encompasses all aspects of religion: a philosophy, a theology, a conception of the universe, a current of devotion, a world of myths, elaborate rituals in organized temples, expressions

The author has tried to determine its central meaning or semantic nucleus from which the various contextual connotations were derived

The Lord is shown playing the flute and it is painted green

Insightful

The lotus is a symbol of the universe and Sri Lakshmi is the glowing lustrous heart of the universe

nor are the Hindus its only readers

his original name

Madhubani painting is the forte of the women of Mithila in North Bihar and they use natural powders and colours to paint natural and mythological figures

For this is what Jesus the Christ did

The term Lambodar is derived from the lamba (large) and udar (belly)

The awesome figure of the Lord of Wisdom is given a refine and detail treatment with some beautiful carvings on it

It can also be used at home in front of a statue or image of Lord Hanuman

And had taken the divine cow by force