Jahrtausende alte, lebendige Kulturen und Sprachen, kostbare Teppiche und farbenprächtige Saris, Gewürze und imposante Landschaften – mit dem Vis-à-Vis-Reiseführer Indien wird die faszinierende Vielgestaltigkeit des indischen Subkontinents lebendig. Indiens reiche Geschichte und Tradition sind in majestätischen Tempelanlagen und spirituellen Festen stets gegenwärtig. Land und Leute lassen sich am besten beim Trekking, z. B. im Hochland von Ladakh und Zanskar, kennen lernen. In welchen Restaurants die traditionellen Thali besonders köstlich sind, erfährt der Leser im ausführlichen Anhang. Hier finden sich auch viele weitere nützliche Tipps und Adressen.
Der Reiseführer für Südindien aus der Vis-à-Vis-Reihe bietet detaillierte 3-D-Aufrisszeichnungen und über 1100 hochwertige Farbfotografien von Land und Leuten sowie umfassende Porträts von Natur und Kultur. Entdecken Sie die Sehenswürdigkeiten, besten Restaurants und Yogazentren der Region und lernen Sie mit dem Mini-Kochbuch die kulinarische Vielfalt kennen. Der Guide enthält alle Reisetipps für Goa, Kerala und Andhra Pradesh und bietet zahlreiche Hinweise für individuell Reisende, um die besten Urlaubsziele und Rundreisen zu planen.
Von der pulsierenden Metropole Mumbai über die Strände Goas und Gewürzplantagen in Karnataka bis zu den Backwaters Keralas und den beeindruckenden Tempeln in Tamil Nadu mit Chennai als Kulturzentrum – erleben Sie die Vielfalt Südindiens! Der Reiseführer inspiriert zur Reiseplanung und bietet Informationen über Kultur, Geschichte sowie eine Übersicht der wichtigsten Städte und Regionen. Praktische Hinweise zu Sicherheit, Gesundheit, Kommunikation und Transport ergänzen das Angebot.
Die einzigartigen 3-D-Zeichnungen und detaillierten Spaziergänge durch Stadtviertel wie Mumbai, Puducherry oder Kochi gewähren lebendige Einblicke. Umfangreiche Porträts zu Architektur, Götterwelt und traditioneller Kleidung sowie Informationen zu Hotels, Restaurants und Freizeitaktivitäten runden den Guide ab. Zudem finden Sie Karten von Städten und Regionen sowie ein herausnehmbares Mini-Kochbuch mit typischen Ger
Enter the portal that will export you all the way to that historic stroke of the midnight hour! The year 1947 was one of change. After almost 200 years of British rule, India became a united political entity. Only one question rang loud: What type of nation would the new India be? This book traces the country's whirlwind journey, giving us a look at the last seventy years. Against a political backdrop, it provides glimpses of India's vast and rich culture, its many languages and remarkable diversity, its eminent personalities and notable achievements in all spheres. Featuring bite-sized information, fun facts, charming illustrations and detailed maps, this special book sums up the logs of India's independence in a fitting way.
This title covers all aspects of staying in India, from trekking in the Himalayan foothills, to visiting the beaches in Goa, or taking backwater tours in Kerala.
Your essential guide to the Vedas. When were the Vedas written, and why? Who were the people who composed them? Where did they come from, how did they live? Questions, conjectures and debates go hand in hand with the Vedas, the sacred keystone texts of Hinduism. Now, noted historian Roshen Dalal sifts through centuries of information and research to present, in a straightforward and succinct manner, an account of the Vedas that is authoritative yet accessible, thus appealing to both scholars and lay readers. In this book, key insights into the Vedas are complemented by a celebration of the poetry that lies within the texts. Using socio-economic data and archaeological and linguistic research, the author introduces us to the Vedic era, enabling us to understand the culture and philosophy that produced these ancient and sublime texts.o Based on original research and numerous authoritative sources, including auxiliary texts and early commentarieso Appendices featuring selected hymns from all four Vedas, and listing all the hymns that make up the Rig Vedas Conveniently cross-referenced with a wealth of information
In An Informal, Engaging Style, The Puffin History Of India For Children 3000 Bc To Ad 1947 Tells The Fascinating Story Of Our Land From The Indus Valley Civilization To Independence. Tracing The Social, Political, Cultural And Economic Development Of India, The Book Focuses On The High Points Of Indian History: The Vedic Age, The Mauryan Empire, The Gupta Period, The Battle Of Panipat, The Conquests Of Alauddin Khilji, Who Had The Largest Empire Since Ashoka, The Bahmani And Vijayanagara Kingdoms And Their Conflicts, The Rule Of Akbar, Shahjahan And Aurangzeb And The Building Of The Taj Mahal, The British Conquest, The 1857 Revolt, The Nationalist Movement And, Finally, The Triumph Of Independence. The Contribution Of The Important Personalities Who Shaped This History, From Mahavira, Buddha, Alexander, Ashoka, Harsha And Babur To Tipu Sultan, Ranjit Singh, Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose And Jawaharlal Nehru, Is Vividly Described In Fascinating Detail. Every Now And Then The Narrative Pauses To Dwell On The Social And Cultural Life Of The People, And The Political, Economic And Religious Changes That Have Been Wrought Over Centuries, Providing A Comprehensive Picture Of What Life Was Like In India At Various Points Of Time. The Colourful Description Of People, Events And Cultures, Complemented By A Host Of Illustrations And Maps, Brings History Dramatically To Life For The Reader.
This book provides an introduction to India's history for children of all ages. It also includes detailed maps, illustrations and descriptions of people, places and cultures.
This book is a thoroughly researched primer on the 108 Upanishads, philosophical treatises that form a part of the Vedas, the revered Hindu texts. These Upanishads contain the most crystallized bits of wisdom gleaned from Hinduism. Roshen Dalal explains the concepts at the core of each Upanishad clearly and lucidly. Moreover, her vast, diverse philosophical and theological readings add priceless scholarly context to this comprehensive and fascinating volume.
From the emergence of hominids millions of years ago, up to the present day,
this book is a huge compilation of facts, features, and images covering all
aspects of human history.
A charismatic guru, driven by power and wealth, runs a network of ashrams while engaging in illicit activities. Central to his tumultuous life are three significant women: his wife Gita, whose mysterious death haunts him, and two others, Cynthia and Madge, who inadvertently propel him into his guru career. The narrative explores themes of ambition, love, and the darker side of spiritual leadership, as the protagonist navigates complex relationships and moral dilemmas.
