The Oxford history of hinduism : the Goddess
Contributor(s): Bose, Mandakranta [ed.].
Series: The Oxford history of hinduism. / edited by Gavin Flood.Publisher: Oxford Oxford University Press 2018Description: xvi, 344p.ISBN: 9780198767022.Subject(s): Hindu Goddesses | Hindu Goddesses -- Social aspectsDDC classification: 294.5 | Ox2 Summary: Provides a history of the idea of the goddess in Hindu thought and worship practice Represents scholarly scrutiny of particular approaches to thinking about the Feminine Divine and modes of worship Encourages readers to look back through time to widen the view of goddesses in Hinduism beyond theology and ritual practice to situate them in the human world of their times| Item type | Current location | Collection | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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PK Kelkar Library, IIT Kanpur | General Stacks | 294.5 Ox2 (Browse shelf) | Available | A184256 |
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Provides a history of the idea of the goddess in Hindu thought and worship practice
Represents scholarly scrutiny of particular approaches to thinking about the Feminine Divine and modes of worship
Encourages readers to look back through time to widen the view of goddesses in Hinduism beyond theology and ritual practice to situate them in the human world of their times
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