| Description |
141 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm |
| Contents |
Hindu epics (Mahabharata ; Bhagavad gita ; Ramayana) -- Demigods (Agni ; Indra ; Vayu ; Kubera ; Varuna ; Kama ; Karttikeya ; Ganga ; Yama) -- Nine planets (Navagraha) (Surya ; Chandra ; Magala ; Guru ; Budha ; Sukra ; Shani ; Rahu ; Ketu) -- Animal gods (Nagas ; Garuda ; Hanuman ; Surabhi) -- Chronology of creation (Satya (Krita) Yuga ; Treta Yuga ; Duapara Yuga ; Kali Yuga). |
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Introduction -- Ganesha blessing -- Ganesha -- Trimurti (Hindu trinity) (Brahma ; Vishnu ; Shiva) -- Manifestations of Shiva (Uma Maneshvara ; Rudra ; Bhairava ; Nataraja ; Lingam) -- Mother goddess (Mahadevi) (Sarasvati ; Durga ; Lakshmi ; Parvati ; Sita ; Kali) -- Ten avatars of Vishnu (Dashavatar) (Matsya (fish) ; Kurma (turtle) ; Varaha (boar) ; Narasimha (lion) ; Vamana (dwarf) ; Parashurama ; Rama ; Krishna ; Buddha ; Kalki |
| Summary |
In The Little Book of Hindu Deities, Pixar animator Sanjay Patel brings to life Hinduisḿђةs most important gods and goddesses in fun, full-color illustrations, each accompanied by a short, lively profile. The stories of Hindu mythology cover everything from love and jealousy to petty grievances and epic battles, with characters ranging from monsters and demons to noble warriors and divine divas. Find out why Ganesha has an elephant́ђةs head (his father cut it off!) and why Kali, the Goddess of Time, is known as "The Black One" (shéђةs a bit goth). |
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1180L Lexile |
| Subject |
Hindu gods.
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Hindu goddesses.
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Hindu gods in art.
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Hindu goddesses in art.
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Hindu gods -- Pictorial works.
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Hindu goddesses -- Pictorial works.
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| Genre |
Young adult literature.
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| ISBN |
9780452287754 paperback |
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0452287758 |
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