Hinduism in Middle India

Narasimha, The Lord of the Middle

Inbunden, Engelska, 2022

AvLavanya Vemsani

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Narasimha is one of the least studied major deities of Hinduism. Furthermore, there are limited studies of the history, thought, and literature of middle India. Lavanya Vemsani redresses this by exploring a range of primary sources, including classical Sanskrit texts (puranas and epics), and regional accounts (sthalapuranas), which include texts, artistic compositions, and oral folk stories in the regional languages of Telugu, Oriya, and Kannada. She also examines the historical context as well as contemporary practice.Moving beyond the stereotypical classifications applied to sources of Hinduism, this unique study dedicates chapters to each region of middle India bringing together literary, religious, and cultural practices to comprehensively understand the religion of Middle India (Madhya Desha). Incorporating lived religion and textual data, this book offers a rich contribution to Hindu studies and Indian studies in general, and Vaishnava Studies and regional Hinduism in particular.

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Utgivningsdatum2022-10-06
Mått156 x 234 x 18 mm
Vikt546 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor256
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN9781350138513

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Lavanya Vemsani is Professor of History at Shawnee State University, USA and Honorary Visiting Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University, India. Her books include Feminine Journeys of the Mahabharata (2021); Hinduism in Text and Context (2018); Krishna in History, Thought, and Culture (2016); and Hindu and Jain Mythology of Balarama (2006). She is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Indic Religions and associate editor of both the Canadian Journal of History and the Journal of Indo-Pacific Affairs.

List of ImagesAcknowledgementsTransliteration Conventions Introduction: Narsimha, The Lord of the Middle in Middle India1. Classical Sources of Narasimha: Symbolism of the Middle2. Historical Narasimha from Prehistory to Present3. Narasimha in Middle India: From Rigveda to Oggukatha4. Lakshmi in the Classical and Regional Mythology of Narasimha: Gender and Family5. Narasimha in the Eastern Region: Odisha and Andhra Pradesh6. Narasimha in the Central Region: Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana7. Narasimha in the Western Region: Maharashtra and Karnataka8. Narasimha in Popular Culture, Performing Arts, and Devotional PracticeConclusion: Narasimha in TotalityNotesBibliographyIndexBibliography

Hinduism in Middle India is a commendable contribution to the study of Hinduism and regional religious dynamics. Vemsani's painstaking research, coupled with her engaging narrative style, makes the book an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike. By unraveling the layers of Middle Indian Hinduism through the lens of Narasimha, Vemsani provides a nuanced and insightful exploration of the intricate interplay between religion, culture, and history in this vibrant region.