Vaishnavism Of The Gowd Saraswat Brahmins And A Few Konkani Folklore Tales

About the book:- This concise 59--page book is a kind of monograph on the Vaishnav sect; though it also gives, in the opening pages, a short account of Shiva/Rudra. The book then proceeds to notice: the cult of Vashinavism; the intolerance of Vashinavs; the Gowd Saraswat Brahmins (this includes a short history, historical anecdotes, peculiarities of the worship, and brief notice of their beliefs). The book ends with a few Konkani folktales: the story of the Jamboo fruit; the cupidity of a Brahmin; the bran maid; the cruel step mother; the tale of the wax doll and the cow dung girl; the last folk tale is Ravalo Shenai and his shrew of a wife. About the Author :-V.P. Chavan was an Indian-born author, historian and compiler. He is mostly remembered for his brilliant contribution in the Konkani history and literature. He is the author of --Vaishnavism of the Gowd Saraswat Brahmins and a Few Konkani Folklore Tales; Konkan and the Konkani Language; Konkani Language. The Title 'Vaishnavism Of The Gowd Saraswat Brahmins And A Few Konkani Folklore Tales written/authored/edited by V. P. Chavan', published in the year 2020. The ISBN 9788121241915 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 63 (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:-