The Hindu Temple
Deification of Eroticism
$51.11
- Paperback
152 pages
- Release Date
2 January 2001
Summary
Danielou’s masterpiece on the erotic nature of the sacred symbolism of the Hindu temple.
- Includes stunning photographs from the major temple complexes of India.
- By Alain Danielou, one of the greatest authorities on Hinduism.
Ancient Indian architectural treatises state that a temple lacking erotic imagery would be ineffective and maleficent. The erotic statues and representations that cover the outer and inner walls of the Hindu temple serve both a magica…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780892818549 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0892818549 |
| Author: | Alain Danielou, Alain Daniilou |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 152 |
| Release Date: | 2 January 2001 |
| Weight: | 467g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 190mm x 241mm |
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Critics Review
“This book … is a tremendous way to break out of the spell of Western society.”
“Alain Danielou’s books are remarkable for their clarity and scholarship. An uninhibited celebration of erotic and mystical ecstasy.” * Interview Magazine *
“Danielou is one of the greatest Western authorities on Hinduism… His talents seem unending.” * Mohini Kent, Times of India *
“Must read.” * Today’s Books, March 7, 2001 *
“Danielou writes with great clarity and authority, and his understanding of the ancient Hindu religious aesthetic is nothing short of breathtaking. Highly recommended.” * Library Journal, March 1, 2001, Volume 126 No. 4 *
“This book … is a tremendous way to break out of the spell of Western society.” * Michael Peter Langevin, Magical Blend, Summer 2001 *
“The focus on their erotic sculptures and Hindu faith makes for an excellent set of insights.” * The Midwest Book Review, December 2001 *
Alain Danielou
Alain Danielou spent twenty years in India studying music and philosophy with eminent scholars of the Hindu tradition. He is the author of more than thirty books on the religion, history, and arts of India and the Mediterranean, including While the Gods Play, The Myths and Gods of India, Yoga: Mastering the Secrets of Matter and the Universe, and The Complete Kama Sutra.
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