•A detailed exploration of a stunning festival; which is of great importance to Indian culture and heritage•A comprehensive and holistic view of this celebration Ratha Yatra; the ancient annual festival of the chariot and Jagannatha; the presiding deity of the great temple Srimandira at Puri; is one of the grandest spectacles on earth. Jagannatha (along with siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra) ride three colorful chariots in their annual sojourn to their garden house and birthplace Gundicha Temple; where they stay for seven days before returning back. Full of drama; vitality; and a panoply of rituals and ceremonies; Ratha Yatra is rooted in ancient traditions; myths and legends. It embodies the most colorful elements of the classical folk cultures of the Indian subcontinent and the Odisha region; and is the most succinct manifestation of India's heritage today. Celebrating the Hindu faith; this festival keeps Jagannatha alive and vibrant in the great pilgrim town of Puri; one of India's four most sacred cities.
#4872551 in Books 1993-11-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.50 x 1.80 x 6.10l; 2.75 #File Name: 9023227387651 pages
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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Essential guide to Samuel booksBy A CustomerWhenever one wants to learn the bible; you get to the stage that you need good literturic analysis of the text. Dr. Fokkelman does that most succesfully. He demonstrates reccuring events in the book; similiar words that hint for similiar behind-the-scenes things; or the hidden message of the prophet who wrote the book. It is not a required reading for everybody; but if you want to learn (and teach) the book of Smauel (and really the whole bible) seriously; this book is very recommended.
