Durga Puja
Author | : Sudeshna Banerjee |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 94 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 8129110342 |
ISBN-13 | : 9788129110343 |
Rating | : 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Download or read book Durga Puja written by Sudeshna Banerjee and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book is an introduction to Durga Puja, the grandest festival ineastern India, a celebration that provides a glimpse into the richcultural heritage of Bengal. It is also a ready reckoner of all aspectsof the Puja-its mythical origins, its socio-cultural evolution, itseconomic ramifications and its elaborate rituals. Spiced up withanecdotes and trivia collected from journals and newspapers from the19th century to the present day, it is a compendiumof knowledge associated with the worship of theMother Goddess, one of the oldest surviving Hindutraditions.