Subhadra Sen Gupta
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Lord Vishnu is loved by everybody. He is kind and generous, and he listens patiently to our prayers. Even gods and goddesses of Swarga seek him out when they are in trouble for he is sure to come up with a great plan!
In this book, read three delightful stories about Vishnu, the Lord of Preservation. Find out how he comes to the aid of Lord Shiva when he is chased by a wily asura named Bhasmasura; how he saves the Amrita Kumbha from falling into the hands of ...
The Chaar Dhaam are among the most sacred places of pilgrimage for the Hindus. These four sites Badrinath, Puri, Rameshwaram and Dwarka- are among the first destinations of pilgrims when they want to go on a pilgrimage. In Temple towns that are not just places of pilgrimage but sacred spaces resonant with myths and legends. Explore the Himalayan dhaams, a celebration of the bounties of nature. Rameshwaram, sanctified by the holy presence of Lord Rama himself. ...
Written like an exciting adventure, this book approaches the epic in a new way, giving fascinating information about the characters and events that children do not know, and also answering the questions often by them.
Four centuries ago, a magnificent king built his city of dreams on a hill. And then after a few years he walked away from it, never to return. The reason why Jalaluddin Akbar abandoned the city of Fatehpur Sikri remains a mystery.It is a city, of legends, frozen in time, of a grateful king's act of gratitude to a Sufi saint, and of a warrior who raised a giant gateway as an arrogant symbol of his power. The city saw the most gorgeous gatherings in Akbar's ...
Hampi is one of the greatest heritage sites in India. It has not merely temples or palaces but the remains of a complete medieval city-the magnificent Vijayanagar. There is an exquisite collection of monuments that lie scattered across a picturesque landscape.Founded in the 14th century, the kingdom of Vijayanagar thrived for three hundred years. It was one of the greatest cities of the medieval world, legendary not just for its wealth and military prowess but ...
For Hindus, the 'Chaar Dhaam' are among the most sacred places of pilgrimage. The 'Chaar Dhaam', the four holy abodes of Lord Vishnu, are—Badrinath, Puri, Dwarka and Rameshwaram. In this book discover the four great 'dhaams' of the Himalayas:Badrinath-Kedarnath-Gangotri-Yamunotri. 'Tirthas' that are not just places of pilgrimage but sacred spaces resonant with myths and legends. Pilgrims have wandered through these remote 'tirthas' for centuries seeking ...
An aged trinket-seller thinks he has found the son of his dead employer, who owned the jewels of Samarkand. He tells the boy to go look for the maker of pictures who will lead him to the jewels but ...to be beware of the House of Pigeons. The search for the jewels begin within the walls of the nineteenth century city of Delhi. But there are bigger obstacles aside from the vague clues that have come their way.
Sukumar Ray was the first humorist in Bengali literature. His witty poems, anarchic plays and hilarious stories have enchanted many generations of readers. Many phrases invented by him have become a part of the Bengali language. Sukumar Ray was a poet, writer, illustrator and publisher. His collection of poems, 'Abol Tabol', and the novel 'Ha-ja-ba-ra-la' are classics. He died at thirty six, but in his short span of writing years he gave Bengal one of its finest ...
Encumbered with the head of an elephant, Ganesha nonetheless dances his way through adversity, doted upon wherever he goes. He is regaled with his favourite food and drink, and celebrated at every new beginning. Ganesha's power lies in his intelligence, and he uses it boldly to outwit his athletic brother in a trans-global race, to subdue an arrogant moon, and to inscribe the long saga of the Mahabharata.
Discover the ten greatest tirthas of Hindus. Fascinating temple towns that are not just places of pilgrimage but sacred spaces resonant with myths and legends. These ancient cities are the seven sacred tirthas of the Saptapuris - Varanasi, Kabchipuram, Haridwar, Ayodhya, Ujjain, Mathura and Dwarka and the four great dhaams of Badrinath, Puri, Dwarka and Rameshwaram, with Dwarka being both a puri and a dhaam. These temple towns represent the finest examples ...
This is the fascinating story of Akbar the Great. The true Indian king. Akbar was one of the greatest kings to rule in India. Becoming king at the young age of thirteen he reigned for forty nine magnificent years and laid the foundation of the fabulous Mughal Empire. Just as Akbar was a great conqueror, he was also an able administrator and an inspired leader of men. In a time when religious bigotry was an accepted norm, he was a tolerant and enlightened monarch. ...
Meet a courtesan in Mughal times posing for a portrait and a nameless monk waiting for a boat by the Ganga in Kashi. Discover Ashoka’s most famous queen, a slave in Aurangzeb’s court and a Rajput princess of a desert kingdom.In this collection of historical stories, travel back in time to the days of our vibrant, colourful past and the fascinating lives of the people. Stories not just about kings, nawabs and begums but also ordinary people who led ...