The Tyagaraja Cult in Tamilnadu: A Study in Conflict and Accomodation

DETAILS : 

• Author : Rajeshwari Ghose 
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Motilal Banarsidass Publishing House
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 8, 1997
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 440 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 812081391X
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9788120813915
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 650 g 

ABOUT THE BOOK 

Tiruvarur in the Thanjavur district of Tamilnadu was the centre of Saiva and Sakta worship from very ancient times. The Saiva cult revolved around the Tyagaraja icon enshrined in a temple bearing the name of the image. Interestingly, Tyagaraja is not the principle deity but a processional icon and is in fact an amalgam of three deities Siva his consort Uma and their child Skanda. Tyagaraja is a Somaskanda and the first visual representation of this composite deity can be traced to the time of Pallava rule.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Rajeshwari Ghose is a multifaceted individual with a strong background in business, spirituality and consulting. With over 18 years of experience in global industry and consulting, spanning the USA, India, Bangladesh and Singapore, she has developed a profound understanding of diversity and self-evolution.