Legends of DeviLegends of Devi is a captivating narration of the various legends and folktales that surround the revered goddesses of India. The goddesses not only epitomize the forces of good fighting over evil, but also the source of wordly wellbeing. This book features symbolically rich and breathtaking illustrations by Ramananda Bandapadhyay. Line drawings on every page and sixteen colour plates enrich the book. Specially commissioned for this edition, these illustrations constitute a storehouse of information on mythological iconography. |
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