Marriage (Pb)
Paperback 232 pages English May 05, 2021
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Marriage, by mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik, brings together stories from Vedic, Puranic, Tamil, and Sanskrit literature, from regional, classical, folk and tribal lore, from oral and textual traditions, across 3000 years of history and 3 million square kilometres of geography, to reveal the diversity and fluidity of Indian customs and beliefs around marriage. 'Let all the gods and the waters anoint our two hearts.' -Rig Veda This is the first ever book which links the Indian wedding rituals with mythological stories. The book offers a modern and inclusive, also narrative interpreting stories about LGBTQ in mythology. The book reasons out the customs and the concept of Indian marriage in a logical, spiritual and practical manner. Each story is followed by take-away points at the end, making the reading experience wholesome.
- Author:
- Devdutt Pattanaik
- Publisher:
- Rupa Publications
- Publication Date:
- May 05, 2021
- Number of pages:
- 232 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Paperback
- ISBN-10:
- 9353338441
- ISBN-13:
- 9789353338442