No river has kindled Man`s imagination like the Ganges. From its icy origins high in the Himalayas; this sacred river flows through the holy cities and the great plains of northern India to the Bay of Bengal. In a country where the red heat of summer inspires prayer for the coming monsoon; the life-giving waters of the Ganges have assumed legendary powers in the form of the Hindu goddess Ganga; the source of creation and abundance. Pilgrims flock to her shores to cleanse and purify themselves; to cure ailments; and to die that much closer to paradise. Steven Darian writes of the human experience and the legendary myths that surround the Ganges. While collecting material for this book; Dr. Darian lived by the Ganges; explored her shores; and was a pilgrim to the Ganga Sagar festival at Sagar Island off Calcutta where the sacred river and the ocean merge
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Easy and enjoyable to read!By YotitasFound the book educarional; the writing very enjoyable; plenty of photos. Easy to follow.Would recommend to anyone who wants an introduction to Islamic art.
