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The art of loving Krishna : ornamentation and devotion /

Since ancient times, Hindus have expressed their love and devotion to their deities through beautiful ornamentation -- dressing and decorating the deities with elaborate clothing, jewelry, and flowers. In this pioneering study of temples in Vrindaban and Jaipur, India, Cynthia Packert takes readers...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Packert, Cynthia
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, ©2010.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Prologue: Seeing Krishna, loving Krishna
  • Introduction: A sense of place, an open heart, and an educated eye
  • The Radharamana temple: divine time, all the time
  • The Radhavallabha temple: one is better than two
  • The Govindadeva temple: from the king's God to the people's God
  • Krishna to go
  • Conclusion: All dressed up and everywhere to go.