Faith, Fairs and Festivals of India

Author: C H BuckPublisher: Asian Educational ServicesYear: 1999Language: EnglishPages: 262ISBN/UPC (if available): 812061304X DescriptionFirst published in 1917, this leather bound gold plated reference work brings together the leading features of the principal Indian religions, and describes some of the chief ceremonies and festivals with notes on the management of a large religious fair.Composed from the works of many learned authors, this useful works of reference provides an over view of the religious views held by millions of people in India.ContentsPrefaceCHAPTER IIntroduction, Origin of the various religions of IndiaCHAPTER IIBeliefs of the Aboriginals and of the AryansCHAPTER IIIThe Sacred Books of the HindusCHAPTER IVBrahmans, Caste and the Dharm ShastrasCHAPTER VThe Epic PoemsCHAPTER VIHindu Domestic CeremoniesCHAPTER VIIHindu Gods of todayCHAPER VIIIHindu FestivalsCHAPTER IXHindu Festivals (contd)CHAPTER XHindu FairsCHAPTER XIHindu Sects and SocietiesCHAPTER XIIBuddhism - T