A Priest’s Guide for the Great Festival Aghorasiva’s Mahotsavavidhi (South Asia Research)

Explore the profound rituals of ancient Siva worship with this pivotal translation of Aghorasiva’s guide to a nine-day Saiva temple festival. Delve into the core practices of Saiva Siddhanta, learning from a text central to devotional worship. This work is the first European translation of a medieval Sanskrit text on temple festivals, offering unparalleled insights into South Indian temple traditions and religious history. Essential for scholars, researchers, and enthusiasts of Indian religious practices and temple rituals. Discover the legacy of ancient Hindu festivals.