Hindu Rites And Rituals
origins and meanings
$57.51
- Paperback
296 pages
- Release Date
24 November 2015
Summary
Unveiling the Sacred: Understanding Hindu Rites and Rituals
Why is the tulsi considered sacred? What is the significance of namaste? Why do Hindus light a lamp before performing a ritual? Why is it forbidden to sleep facing the south? Why do Hindus chant ‘shanti’ three times after performing a rite?
Millions of Hindus the world over grow up observing rites, rituals and religious practices that lie at the heart of Hinduism, but which they don’t know the significance of. Often…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780143425106 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0143425102 |
| Author: | K.V. Singh |
| Publisher: | Penguin Random House India |
| Imprint: | Penguin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 296 |
| Release Date: | 24 November 2015 |
| Weight: | 216g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
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About The Author
K.V. Singh
Lt Cdr K.V. Singh served in the armed forces for thirty years. He is widely traveled within the country and abroad and has authored a number of books in English and Hindi, in addition to being an anchor and participant in numerous television programs. He is currently CEO of the Flag Foundation of India.
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