Along the River, towards God: raṅga Shrines along Rivers
The article addresses a specific religious phenomenon found in the region of South India and connected to a group of Vaiṣṇava temples hosting the Raṅganātha form of Viṣṇu. The temples in question are located along the rivers, in this case, Kāverī and Pallar. Waters, especially rivers, perceived not...
Main Author: | Marzenna Czerniak-Drożdżowicz |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Ksiegarnia Akademicka Publishing
2023-12-01
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Series: | Cracow Indological Studies |
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Online Access: | https://journals.akademicka.pl/cis/article/view/5490 |
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