Vishnu An Introduction

Specification: Product Code  :  DK2358Publisher         :   Vakils,Feffer and Simons Pvt Ltd/Mumbai/IndiaEdition             :   January 1998Pages               :    130Cover               :    Paperback        Author              :   Devdutt PattanaikLanguage        :     EnglishISBN                 :    9788187111900 ,                              978-8187111900 Description: This is an attempt to undersand the meaning of Vishnu worship in our time.Written in simple narrative style,it takes us through Vaishnava imagery,philosophy,beliefs,customs, history,folklore and myth. The book reaches out to young and old alike,retelling familiar legends of Rama and Krishna as well as unfamiliar ones like those of Vishnu's consort and son.Also included are tales of his lesser known incarnations such as Prithu,Hamsa,Hayagriva and Mandhata. Highlights include lucid explanations and a pictorial key to numerous symbols associated with Vaishnava customs and rituals,a map and showing important Vishnu