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Birdwood G.C.M., The Art of India,
pp. 93-95,
Delhi, 1997.
The book "The Arts of India" is the most authoritative and important
reference works on Indian Art. The book contains a wealth of information and
is amply illustrated. A glance through the contents pages will show the wide
scope of the work and the thoroughness, which went into its preparation. Many
of the subjects described were at one time plentiful. As a source of reference
it is indispensable and provides in a single volume more information than general
works on India. Part I of the book discussed the sacred animals, plants and
trees, places, mountains and rivers.
Casselman, L., “Mount Mandara and the Elixir of Immortality”, http://www.suite101.com/
article.cfm/mythology/75996, September 28, 2001.
Lord Vishnu placed the Mount Mandara on the back of the Kurma, the
tortoise and churned the cosmic ocean in order to find out all the lost treasures
of the Gods. Once their treasures were found the Gods set the mount Mandara
back in its proper place.
Casselman, L., “Sacred Mountains – Mountain
Meru”, http://www.suite101.com/ article.cfm/mythology/74953, September 14, 2001.
The mystical and mythical Mount Meru was sacred to both the Hindus
and Buddhists. They believed that Mount Meru was the axis of the cosmos, supporting
all of the realms of existence.
Krishnan, K.V., “Around the Fiery Mountain”, The Hindu, August
14, 1994.
During full moon day of each month many people circumambulate
around the high mountain of Tiruvannamalai, which is known as giripradakshina,
which is regarded as a selfless tribute to Lord Shiva. It is believed that
Lord Shiva once revealed himself as a dazzling column of light assuming the
fiery form as Agni, in Tiruvannamalai.
Pentukar, R., “Sabarimala: A Pilgrimage With A Difference”, Swagat, Vol.
20, No. 12, December 1999.
Sabarimala is situated 180 kms from Kerala’s
capital city, Thiruvananthapuram. Here the temple of Aiyappa is surrounded
by densely wooded hills teeming with wildlife. Every year lakhs of
devotees wear rosaries, observe vratas and go to Sabarimala to worship
Lord Aiyappa. The Sabarimala fever seems to have crossed all boundaries
and established itself even in America.
“The
Miracles of the Hills and the Humans”, Down
To Earth, 1994.
Hills and human beings are equally powerful. Their
energies, instead of being set apart, if put together will result in a miracle.
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