Welcome to our book review site www.go-pdf.online!
You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
THE LORD OF VENGADAM
The temple for the Lord of Vengadam in Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh, India) is one of the richest places of worship in the entire world with ever-increasing popularity, the footfall of devotees on the Seven Hills touching a whopping figure of seventy thousand on weekdays and one hundred thousand during the weekends. The Temple's annual budget hovers around 25 billion rupees. This world record to fame and riches is not without its flip side. The temple has become the focal point for a variety of controversies-some created by the political class, some by historians with an axe to grind, and some more by Hindus with a sectarian outlook. The never-ending dispute is over the identity of the idol as a...
Devadasis
This is a comprehensive study on Devadasis in a very lucid and interesting style. The subject matter is divided into twelve main chapters- Introduction, Rise of Buddhist Nuns, was Buddha Against women, Glorious Epock of the Buddhist Nuns, Buddhist Nuns in other countries, Original Buddhism and Brahmanical interference, story of untouchability in India, Vajrayani Siddhas, Trantras and Bhakti, Deities of Varayani, Buddhism, what isl the Devadasis system, Devadasis system and Ancient foreign customs, and lastly summary and conclusion. A very interesting study deeply examined and analysed. The sociologists, the social reformers and students of sociology will find the book most referential and informative.
Great Transition In India: An Interdisciplinary Approach
India, with its vast population, has become a focal point of global attention due to its remarkable economic growth and potential. In addition, India's geo-political influence has assumed significance within the context of Indo-Pacific strategy. This has further intensified the need to understand and examine India's great transition from an inter-disciplinary perspective. The first two decades following independence were significant in highlighting the challenges faced by a newly independent nation and the strategies employed to address them. The pivotal turning point in 1991, when India initiated comprehensive economic reforms, also set the stage for a diverse political climate characterized by evolving ideologies.This book comprehends ongoing transition in India from interdisciplinary perspective. The chapters in the book highlight the key milestones and shifts in India's journey since its inception as an independent nation in 1947. Written in a simple and accessible manner, the book comprehensively addresses a diverse range of issues concerning India's significant transition, engaging prominent scholars from respective fields.
Jagajyoti Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Birth Centenary Volume, 1991
Contributed articles on the political and social views of Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, Indian statesman.
Transactions of the Asiatic Society of Japan
List of transactions, v. 1-41 in v. 41.
Dalits and New Economic Order
On the political conditions of Dalits in post 1977 India and its conditions as discussed in the documents of the Bhopal Conference, Charting a New Course for Dalits for the 21st Century held from 12-13 January, 2002 at Bhopal; a study.
Up Against Caste
The Book Primarly Deals With A Comparative Study Of The Movements And Ideas Of Ambedkar And Periyar. Analysis The Relevance Of Their Struggles In The Context Of Contemporary Conditions And The Trends In Post Ambedkar And Post-Periyar Dalit Struggles. Has 6 Portions Background Social Movements, Political Struggles On Economics-Interface With Religion And Finaly Conclusions. Has Appendices.
