A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Draupadi-ratha
This page describes Draupadi-ratha which is located on page 543 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) [by Geetika Kaw Kher]
One of the visual parallels to such an act of self sacrifice can be seen on a relief sculptural panel in Draupadi Ratha at Mahabalipuram. In this panel one can see a devi figure in the centre and a man sacrificing his own head to the devi can be seen from back. The theme is unmistakably that of self sacrifice. [Illustration 31. Panel inside Draupadi Ratha,, Mahabalipuram, Pallava, Tamil Nadu,6th CE] (* 1) Dasgupta S....
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Vernacular architecture of Assam [by Nabajit Deka]
This becomes evident when we examine the architecture the Draupadi Ratha of the famous temple complex at Mamallapuram known as the Rathas of Mamallapuram dating back to 7th C A. D. These monoliths of the Pallava Period represent the origin and development of the Dravidian architecture....
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Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation [by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar]
In His song Celestial, He has affirmed: ‘Whoever offers Me in faith and love, a leaf (as Draupati [Draupadi] did), a flower (as Gajendra did), a fruit (as Sabhari did), water poured forth (as Ambarisha did), that offering I accept, lovingly made with pious will....
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