Author: Shanthi Deepti
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781549669897
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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Lord Murugan is known with various names across various parts of Asia like Subramanyam, Kumara, Skanda, Kartikeya and many more. Born for a reason and raised to the level of Commander-in-Chief of army of Gods.. Many of the major events in Murugan's life took place when he was a young boy. This has encouraged the worship of Murugan as a child god, very similar to the worship of child Krishna in North India.This book is a small effort to bring back the lost glory of Lord Murugan. His grace on his disciples is expressed in various chapters of this book. Reading the glory of Lord Murugan mentioned in this book or narrating these stories on auspicious days will bring enormous grace of Lord Murugan on his disciples.
Author: Marie Elizabeth Collins
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 412
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Author: ANAND. BALASUBRAMANIAN
Publisher:
ISBN: 9788129144959
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Author: Rahul Kabade
Publisher: Rahul Kabade
ISBN: 9780957379404
Category : Hindu legends
Languages : en
Pages : 194
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A comprehensive understanding of the glory of the infinite Lord Muruga. The spectacular legend of his birth. The battle with Tarakasuran and Surapadman. Various names of Murugan i.e. Shanmukha, Subrahmanya, Karthikeya, Guha Velayudha, Swaminatha and their meaning. Short stories and great saints of Murugan tradition. Aaru-padai Veedu, six abodes, various temples and their history, festivals, rituals, worship and importance of various symbols of Lord Murugan. Esoteric meaning behind Murugan worship and a spiritual view in everyday life.
Author: Elizabeth Fuller Collins
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780875802237
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 246
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An analysis of the Thaipusam festival of the Hindu Tamils of Malaysia and the vows they make to the god Murugan. It explores the meaning of vow fulfilment as reflected in social, economic and political divisions in the Tamil community, and the practice of ritual as a form of symbolic action.
Author: Perumal Murugan
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 0802147526
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 143
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“Fantastical . . . Through the thoughts of a rare black goat and the couple who adopt it, readers witness famines, death, and moments of beauty.” —National Geographic Longlisted for the National Book Award for Translated Literature As he did in the award-winning One Part Woman, Perumal Murugan explores a side of India that is rarely considered in the West: the rural lives of the country’s farming community. He paints a bucolic yet sometimes menacing portrait, showing movingly how danger and deception can threaten the lives of the weakest through the story of a helpless young animal lost in a world it naively misunderstands. As the novel opens, a mysterious stranger offers a farmer in Tamil Nadu a black goat kid who is the runt of the litter, surely too frail to survive. The farmer and his wife take care of the young she-goat, whom they name Poonachi, and soon the little goat is bounding with joy and growing at a rate they think miraculous for such a small animal. Intoxicating passages from the goat’s perspective offer a bawdy and earthy view of what it means to be an animal and a refreshing portrayal of the natural world. But Poonachi’s life is not destined to be a rural idyll—dangers can lurk around every corner, and may sometimes come from surprising places, including a government that is supposed to protect the weak and needy. Is this little goat too humble a creature to survive such a hostile world? “The title character of Murugan’s elegant new novel is indeed a joy . . . through Poonachi’s tale we are reminded how much bonds us with the animal world.” —USA Today
Author: Perumal Murugan
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 938589093X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193
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‘Pyre glows with as much power as [One Part Woman] did, and adds immeasurable value to contemporary Indian literature’—The Hindu Saroja and Kumaresan are in love. After a hasty wedding, they arrive in Kumaresan’s village, harboring a dangerous secret: their marriage is an inter-caste one, likely to upset the village elders should they get to know of it. Kumaresan is naively confident that all will be well. But nothing is further from the truth. Despite the strident denials of the young couple, the villagers strongly suspect that Saroja must belong to a different caste. It is only a matter of time before their suspicions harden into certainty and, outraged, they set about exacting their revenge. A devastating tale of innocent young love pitted against chilling savagery, Pyre conjures a terrifying vision of intolerance.
Author: Michael Wood
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141032677
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 294
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Inspired by a temple astrologer (who had accurately predicted his marriage and the birth of his two daughters), the writer and broadcaster Michael Wood travelled on a magical journey through south-east India.
Author: Perumal Murugan
Publisher: Pushkin Press
ISBN: 1782275479
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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A vibrant fable of marriage, caste and social convention from a major Indian writer Kali and Ponna are perfectly content in their marriage, aside from one thing, they are unable to conceive. As their childlessness begins to attract local gossip and family disapproval, they try everything from prayers to potions, but none of the offerings or rituals helps. Increasingly unhappy and desperate, they consider a more drastic plan: the annual chariot festival, a celebration of the half-male, half-female god Maadhorubaagan. For one night, the rules of marriage are relaxed, and consensual sex between unmarried men and women is overlooked, for all men are considered gods. But rather than bring them together, this scheme threatens to drive the couple apart. Selling over 100,000 copies in India, where it was published first in the original Tamil and then in this celebrated English translation, One Part Woman has become a cult phenomenon in the subcontinent, jump-starting conversations about caste and female empowerment. Tender, deeply poignant, and bitingly critical, One Part Woman is a powerful exploration of a loving marriage under strain. Perumal Murugan is an Indian author and professor of Tamil literature. He has written six novels and four collections each of short stories and poetry. His best-known novel One Part Woman, highly controversial in India, won the ILF Samanvay Basha Samman, and Aniruddhan Vasudevan's English rendering won the Translation Prize from India's National Academy of Letters.
Author: StoryBuddiesPlay
Publisher: StoryBuddiesPlay
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 60
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The Origins and Legends of Lord Muruga Embark on a captivating journey into the world of Murugan, a multifaceted Hindu deity revered for his courage, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to justice. This comprehensive exploration delves into his legendary battles, unveils the symbolism behind his iconic weapons and imagery, and sheds light on his diverse roles as a god of war, love, prosperity, and knowledge. Discover how Murugan's legacy continues to resonate in the modern world, inspiring devotees through vibrant festivals, magnificent temples, and artistic expressions. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer, this exploration of Murugan offers a deeper understanding of his enduring significance and the profound impact he continues to have on believers across the globe. Murugan, Hindu God, Warrior God, Lord Murugan, Hinduism, Mythology, Festivals, Temples, Symbolism, Modern Hinduism
