The Village Gods of South India /

The Village Gods of South India /

Gramadevatas, or the village gods, are quite popular in the Indian sub­continent. During the ancient and medieval periods, village gods were venerated for religious, political, cultural, and social purposes for their blessings, well-being, divine powers, and good fortune. This book primarily focuses...

Full description

Saved in:

Main Author: Whitehead, Henry (Author)

Format: eBook

Language: English

Published: Leiden ; Boston : Brill | Manohar Publishers & Distributors, 2024.

Subjects:

Hindu gods > India, South.
Worship (Hinduism)

Online Access: Login to view Source

Tags: Add Tag

No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!

Call Number: BL1216

Save to List Photographic Request Become a member
Table of Contents:
  • Preliminary Material /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • Introduction /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • Leading Features of the Religion /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • Names, Characters, and Functions of the Village Gods /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • The Cult /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • Modes of Worship in the Telugu Country /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • Modes of Worship in the Canarese Country /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • Modes of Worship in the Tamil Country /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • Folklore of the Village Gods of South India /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • Probable Origin of the Worship of Village Gods /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • Social, Moral, and Religious Influence of the System /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • On the Ceremony of the Opening of the Mouth in the Funeral Rites of Ancient Egypt /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • On the use of Iron to Drive Away Evil Spirits /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • Glossary of Indian Terms /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • Index of the Gods /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • Geographical Index /
  • Henry Whitehead
  • General Index /
  • Henry Whitehead.