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Hinduism in Middle India: Narasimha, The Lord of the Middle
Narasimha is one of the least studied major deities of Hinduism. Furthermore, there are limited studies of the history, thought, and literature of middle India. Lavanya Vemsani redresses this by exploring a range of primary sources, including classical Sanskrit texts (puranas and epics), and regional accounts (sthalapuranas), which include texts, artistic compositions, and oral folk stories in the regional languages of Telugu, Oriya, and Kannada. She also examines the historical context as well as contemporary practice.
Moving beyond the stereotypical classifications applied to sources of Hinduism, this unique study dedicates chapters to each region of middle India bringing together literary, religious, and cultural practices to comprehensively understand the religion of Middle India (Madhya Desha). Incorporating lived religion and textual data, this book offers a rich contribution to Hindu studies and Indian studies in general, and Vaishnava Studies and regional Hinduism in particular.
Moving beyond the stereotypical classifications applied to sources of Hinduism, this unique study dedicates chapters to each region of middle India bringing together literary, religious, and cultural practices to comprehensively understand the religion of Middle India (Madhya Desha). Incorporating lived religion and textual data, this book offers a rich contribution to Hindu studies and Indian studies in general, and Vaishnava Studies and regional Hinduism in particular.
Book Details
- Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Publish Date: Apr 18th, 2024
- Pages: 256
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 9.21in - 6.14in - 0.53in - 0.79lb
- EAN: 9781350343863
- Categories: • Hinduism - Ritual & Practices• Hinduism - Sacred Writings• Asia - South - General
About the Author
Vemsani, Lavanya: - Lavanya Vemsaniis Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at Shawnee State University, USA.
Lavanya Vemsani is professor of history at Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH.
Lavanya Vemsani is professor of history at Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, OH.
Praise for this book
"Hinduism in Middle India is a commendable contribution to the study of Hinduism and regional religious dynamics. Vemsani's painstaking research, coupled with her engaging narrative style, makes the book an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike. By unraveling the layers of Middle Indian Hinduism through the lens of Narasimha, Vemsani provides a nuanced and insightful exploration of the intricate interplay between religion, culture, and history in this vibrant region." --Reading Religion
"Hinduism in Middle India is a most valuable and original contribution. It is the first comprehensive examination of the classical Sanskrit texts and practices, as well as the textual and regional traditions, associated with Narasimha, one of the major deities of Hinduism." --Sushil Mittal, Professor of Hindu Religion, James Madison University, USA