The art of loving Krishna : ornamentation and devotion / Cynthia Packert.

The art of loving Krishna : ornamentation and devotion /

"Since ancient times, Hindus have expressed their love and devotion to their deities through beautiful ornamentation -- dressing and decorating the deities with elaborate clothing, jewelry, and flowers. In this pioneering study of temples in Vrindaban and Jaipur, India, Cynthia Packert takes re...

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Main Author: Packert, Cynthia
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, 2010.
Subjects:
Krishna (Hindu deity) > Art.
Hindu decoration and ornament > India > Vrindāvan.
Hindu decoration and ornament > India > Jaipur.
Hindu temples > India > Vrindāvan.
Hindu temples > India > Jaipur.
Krishna (Hindu deity) > Cult.
Table of Contents:
  • Prologue: Seeing Krishna, loving Krishna
  • Introduction: A sense of place, an open heart, and an educated eye
  • The Radharamana temple: divine time, all the time
  • The Radhavallabha temple: one is better than two
  • The Govindadeva temple: from the king's God to the people's God
  • Krishna to go
  • Conclusion: All dressed up and everywhere to go.

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