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Willis examines how gods of early Hinduism came to be established in temples, combining Sanskrit textual evidence with archaeological data.
The Book Presents, Within A Moderate Compass, A General Survey Of The History And Culture Of Ancient India. It Begins With An Outline Of The Historical Changes Through Which India Has Passed From The Earliest Days Down To The Beginning Of The Thirteenth Century, And Thence Proceeds To Sketch The Conditions Of Society As Revealed By Literature And The Monuments, The Constitution And Administration Of The State, The Chief Religious Rituals, The Nature Of The Scientific Knowledge Possessed By The Ancient Hindus, Their Systems Of Weights, Measures, And Coinage, Their Writing, And Their Achievements In Architecture, Sculpture And Painting.The Book Would Be Of Great Interest And Immense Use To The Students, Teachers And Researchers Of Ancient Indian History.
Garrett's dictionary is a comprehensive guide to the religion, art, and cultural practices of the Hindu people. Drawing on a vast range of resources, the author provides a detailed description of the customs, traditions, and social mores that have shaped Indian society. A valuable reference work for scholars of South Asian studies, and a fascinating read for anyone interested in learning more about India's rich cultural heritage. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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