Asvamedha: The Rite and its LogicAbout the Book : This essay describes the 'Asvamedha' rite and its symbolism to explain distinctive aspects of the Vedic sacrifice system. Several questions related to the Asvamedha are posed and answered in the context of Vedic epistemology. This rite has three important functions: (i) it presents an equivalence of the naksatra year to the heaven, implying that it is a rite that celebrates the rebirth of the Sun; (ii) it is symbolic of the conquest

receives an exquisite treatment in the figure

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puts him in the list of illustrious predecessors

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The gracefulness and her sensuality are evident in the beautiful miniature painting

Lord Ganesha is worshipped first among all gods and He is called Agraganya

The enchanting Kalamkari painting depicts the Lord of Wisdom in a dancing posture

the beginning of a journey or the starting of a new business

Lord Krishna is shown here fitting the bangles on the hand of Radha

Goddess Kali

he took voluntary exile and settled in southern India where there are many temples dedicated to him

The chariots of Lord Krishna