Sun Cult in Pracyadesa: History, Religion and Iconography
Sarkar, Bijoy Kumar
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Book ID : 35639
ISBN-10 : 81-7702-217-2 / 8177022172
ISBN-13 : 978-81-7702-217-9 / 9788177022179
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2010
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
xx, 200p., Illus., Bib., Index, 29 cm.
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
The metaphysical background of the Sun-god came to ne enriched and developed in the Epic-puranic period. The ejpics and the Puranas profusely eulogized the grace of eth solar deity in his divine power of removing diseases, bestowing vigour, strength and long life.
The present work, is not a startling discovery of hitherto unknown sources, but a patient compilation and scientific interpretation of information contained in known sources', including rare Photographs sugges-ting fresh approaches to the study of fresh investigations. It offers a wealth of information, both literary and archaeological, about the hostory and religious significance of the Sun-god.
