1008 Names of Siva

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1008 Names of Siva is an interesting compilation and demonstrates the prodigal strength of the names evolved to describe and depict the most exuberant and prominent god of the Hindu pantheon – Lord Siva.

The names may be in Hindi or Sanskrit but their alphabetical portrayal and the proper easily understandable meaning of each one of them relates effectively to the reader and offers accumulated knowledge on the subject. Supposed to be Supreme in the world to whom none is superior, according to Hindu mythology, who is knowledge idiolized, destroyer of the enemy, a composite union of excelling various, a paramount proponent of power, Siva is equally reclaimed for his various Mudras i.e. Bhairava, Natraja etc. Which find accurate depiction through picture. Hence it is can educative and beneficial book for one and all as it highlight such relevant information about SIVA.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Chitralekha Singh

Dr. (Mrs.) Chitralekha Singh (born 1945) is an artist, art-educationist and has the rare distinction of being the first India lady to be awarded D. Litt in drawing and painting. She has a brilliant academic career, M.A. in drawing and painting, specialization in advanced composition, Ph.D (1974) and D. Litt (1984). An active participant in National exhibitions, art workshops, seminars and faculty activities, she is a prolific writer, contributed 20 research papers and published two books: ‘Chini Chitrakala’ and a classic two volume set ‘Paintings of Siva in Indian Art’. She is the sub-editor of Art Journal ‘TRIA’. She was selected as a research associate by University Grants Commission and represented India under Indo-Italian Cultural Programme (1988). She undertakes research work continuously and is a research guide in many universities. Twelve scholars have been awarded Ph.D under her guidance.

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Title
1008 Names of Siva
Author
Edition
1st. ed.
Publisher
ISBN
818408059X
Length
96p., 8.2" X 5.4".
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