The origin of Saivism and its history in the Tamil land
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The origin of Saivism and its history in the Tamil land
Asian Educational Services, 1985
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Reprint. Originally published: 1929
"This thesis submitted in February 1927 was accepted by the University of Madras for the Sankara-Parvathy prize for the year"--P. 1
Bibliography: p. [77]-80
Includes index
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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. This book is a reprint of the 1929 edition.
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