Ganesha

• Date de parution : 28/10/2016
• Editeur : Penguin Books Ltd Digital
• EAN : 9789385990618
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• Support : Livre numérique

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Why is Ganesha such a popular god despite being only 1500 years old? Did you know he is the god associated with the maxmimum number of symbols? Why is his vehicle a rat? Why does he carry an axe? Because of Ganesha, the terrifying Kali becomes the maternal Gauri, and the sanyasi Shiav becomes a... Voir plus

Why is Ganesha such a popular god despite being only 1500 years old? Did you know he is the god associated with the maxmimum number of symbols? Why is his vehicle a rat? Why does he carry an axe? Because of Ganesha, the terrifying Kali becomes the maternal Gauri, and the sanyasi Shiav becomes a father and householder - Ganesha is the god of domestic life. His devotees can represent him as they wish - these days his potbelly has been replaced with six-pack abs! Ganpati's own history, his changing roles, indicate how Indian society has changed over time - in Mumbai, Ganpati has taken on a form which didn't exist 100 years ago! Find out more about this beloved god of good luck and auspiciousness this festive season in this short, sweet read from Devlok.