Krishna's Playground (Vrindavan in the 21st Century)

📦 Product Details

• Author : John Stratton Hawley
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 10 January 2020
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 382 pages
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0190123982 
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780190123987
  
• Weight : 850 g

📖 About the Book

Krishna’s Playground: Vrindavan in the 21st Century explores the sacred city of Vrindavan, one of the most important centres of devotion to Lord Krishna in India. Known for its temples, pilgrimage sites, devotional traditions, and association with Krishna’s divine pastimes, Vrindavan holds a special place in Hindu religious life.

Drawing on his extensive scholarship on Krishna devotion and the traditions of Braj, John Stratton Hawley examines how Vrindavan’s religious identity continues to evolve in the modern world. The book explores the relationship between sacred geography, devotional practices, pilgrimage, and contemporary social and cultural changes.

Combining religious studies, cultural history, and insights into lived Hindu traditions, this work offers readers a deeper understanding of how devotees experience Vrindavan as both a sacred landscape and a vibrant modern city. It is a valuable resource for readers interested in Krishna bhakti, Hinduism, Indian culture, and the changing nature of pilgrimage in contemporary India.

✍️ About the Author

John Stratton Hawley is a respected scholar of Hinduism, Indian religions, and devotional traditions, particularly Krishna bhakti. His academic work focuses on the poetry, practices, and cultural history of devotion to Krishna in North India. Through his research and writing, Hawley has contributed significantly to the understanding of the religious traditions of Braj and the broader landscape of Hindu devotional literature.