The Origin Of Saivism And Its History In The Tamil Land

About the Book:-The substance of this was a thesis presented by the author to the madras university in 1927 and won a prize for the same. The origin and significance of phallic worship, in which the chapters discuss a) the Nagas b) the evolution of the Naga cult and c) the meaning of the linga and a re-inquiry into its origin; part 2) is on the Buddhist and Jaina remains in Tamil Nadu; part 3) describes Tamil temples and part 4) charts the growth of sectarianism and some important dates. The book is the product of extensive study and research of Saivism and Its History. The subject of the book is very illuminate and delicate. There is no statement in the book to which exception may justly be taken. It is also an indispensable one in the context of Saivism. This book is a reprint of the 1929 edition. About the Author:-K.R. Subramanian was an Indian born author, translator and compiler from South India. He is mostly remembered for his outstanding contribution in history and literature. He is the author of books such as-The origin of Saivism and its history in the Tamil land and The Maratha Rajas of Tanjore. The Title 'The Origin Of Saivism And Its History In The Tamil Land written/authored/edited by K. R. Subramanian', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121238618 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 88 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is . Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms Vol:-