Vicissitudes of the goddess: reconstructions of the Gramadevata in India's religious traditions

Drawing on archaeological, artistic, sculptural and inscriptional sources and participant/observer insights, Sree Padma reconstructs a history of goddess worship in India from ancient times (before the rise of Buddhism and bhakti) to contemporary cults of deified women.

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Main Author: Sree Padma (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 2013
In:Year: 2013
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Andhra Pradesh / Hinduism / Folk religion / Village / Goddess
B Andhra Pradesh / Hinduism / Fertility goddess / Virginity
Further subjects:B Folk Religion India Andhra Pradesh History
B Hindu goddesses India Andhra Pradesh
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Summary:Drawing on archaeological, artistic, sculptural and inscriptional sources and participant/observer insights, Sree Padma reconstructs a history of goddess worship in India from ancient times (before the rise of Buddhism and bhakti) to contemporary cults of deified women.
ISBN:0199369003
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199325023.001.0001