Description
This comprehensive scholarly work examines the profound influence of Lord Siva worship from its ancient Indian roots to its remarkable spread across Asia and beyond. The book traces how Shaivism evolved from Vedic traditions and became one of Hinduism’s most significant devotional movements, influencing Buddhist, Jain, and regional folk traditions. Through meticulous research, it explores Siva temples, iconography, and ritual practices across India—from the Himalayan shrines to South Indian temple complexes—while documenting the deity’s cultural impact in Nepal, Tibet, Southeast Asia, and even distant lands. This volume is essential for scholars of comparative religion, students of Indian philosophy, and devotees seeking to understand the theological depth and cultural diversity of Siva worship. Richly detailed yet accessible, it illuminates how one deity became a unifying spiritual force across civilizations, adapting to local contexts while maintaining core philosophical principles about creation, destruction, and transcendence.
- Publisher : Motilal Banarsidass Publications; First Edition (1 January 2023); Motilal Banarsidass Publications, 4741/23, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002, +911135624145, www.mlbd.com
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 353 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9391759599
- ISBN-13 : 978-9391759599
- Reading age : 18 years and up
- Item Weight : 788 g
- Dimensions : 24 x 18.5 x 6 cm
- Packer : Motilal Banarsidass Publications, 4741/23, Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002, +911135624145, www.mlbd.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What topics does Lord Siva in India and Abroad cover?
This book provides a comprehensive study of Lord Siva worship from ancient India to its global spread. It examines Shaivism’s theological foundations, temple traditions across India, iconographic evolution, and the deity’s cultural influence in Nepal, Tibet, Southeast Asia, and other regions where Siva worship took root.
Who should read Lord Siva in India and Abroad?
This book is ideal for scholars of comparative religion, students of Hinduism and Indian philosophy, researchers studying cultural transmission across Asia, and devotees seeking deeper understanding of Shaivism. Its academic approach makes it valuable for university courses on Hindu traditions and religious studies.
Is this book available in hardcover in India?
Yes, Lord Siva in India and Abroad is available as a hardcover edition with 353 pages, published by Motilal Banarsidass Publications. You can buy it online in India from The Bookish Owl at ₹4500 with convenient delivery options.
How does this book trace Shaivism’s spread outside India?
The book documents how Siva worship traveled through trade routes, royal patronage, and cultural exchange to regions beyond India. It examines archaeological evidence, temple architecture, inscriptions, and ritual practices that show Shaivism’s adaptation in Southeast Asian kingdoms, Tibetan Buddhism’s tantric traditions, and Himalayan communities.
What makes Motilal Banarsidass’s edition of this book authentic?
Motilal Banarsidass is India’s leading publisher of Indological and Sanskrit studies with over a century of expertise. Their scholarly editions maintain rigorous academic standards, making this hardcover a reliable reference for researchers and serious students of Hindu religious traditions and cultural history.
