A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Murtyastaka
This page describes Murtyastaka which is located on page 349 of the second 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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Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
The figures of Sadashiva, Mahesha, Ekadasharudras (eleven Rudras), Vidyeshvara and Murtyashtaka are seen occasionally here and there. There are scriptures describing these figures.The Devas (gods) connected with Shiva.Among the gods connected with Shiva, first place is given to Ganapati. Worship of Ganapati was in vogue from 6th or 7th century B.C. Perhaps the images that we see today were made after this period.In South India temples dedicated to Ganapati are not scarce....
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