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Ganesa: Lord of Obstacles, Lord of Beginnings
Paul B. Courtright
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paperback. The elephant-headed god Gane'sa is one of the most important and popular gods throughout India and Hindu Southeast Asia. This comprehensive study of Gane'sa looks at the mythology and the psychological meanings of this god, his rituals and festivals, and the part played by Gane'sa in contemporary Indian politics. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 141 x 214 x 18. Weight in Grams: 412. Good clean copy with minor age & shelf wear, remains very good
The elephant-headed god Gane'sa is one of the most important and popular gods throughout India and Hindu Southeast Asia - his image is found in virtually every Hindu home. In this first detailed and comprehensive study of Gane'sa, Paul Courtright looks at the mythology and the psychological meanings of this god, his rituals and festivals, and the part played by Gane'sa in contemporary Indian politics. The American Council of Learned Societies named Gane'sa the best first book in the history of religions published in 1985.
The elephant-headed god Gane'sa is one of the most important and popular gods throughout India and Hindu Southeast Asia - his image is found in virtually every Hindu home. In this first detailed and comprehensive study of Gane'sa, Paul Courtright looks at the mythology and the psychological meanings of this god, his rituals and festivals, and the part played by Gane'sa in contemporary Indian politics. The American Council of Learned Societies named Gane'sa the best first book in the history of religions published in 1985.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195057423
SKU
KSG0035776
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Reviews for Ganesa: Lord of Obstacles, Lord of Beginnings
'A most interesting and useful book. With its good index and bibliography it will be the primary reference work of Gane'sa for many years' Bulletin of the School of Oriental Studies