Stars and Planets: Gods in the Sky (Penguin Petit)
Oct 2016 · Penguin UK
4.3star
32 reviews
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10
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About this ebook
Why do the Vedas give so much importance to stars and planets? What is a rashi, and what is a nakshatra? Are all nakshatras wives of the moon Chandra, and why does Chandra wax and wane? Do you know the love story of the sun and the the flower raat ki rani? What is Shanivar, Saturday, there to teach you? Devdutt brings the sky to life with his thrilling stories of our celestial folklore. From the place of homosexuality in the puranas to the enchanting wedding ritual of searching for the star Arundhati, the night sky comes alive with romance and wonder in this short, sweet read from Devlok.
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4.3
32 reviews
Arvind Balaji Kakade
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February 3, 2019
Good information but should have been more detailed.
Dinesh Chawda
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February 14, 2017
From Hindu point of view, facts about Stars and Planets are explained in a nutshell and interesting way.
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Pranav Pawar
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August 16, 2018
It would have been much better if the topics were elaborated with more
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About the author
Devdutt Pattanaik is a medical doctor by education, a leadership consultant by profession and a mythologist by passion. He has written and lectured extensively on the nature of sacred stories, symbols and rituals and their relevance in modern times. His books with Penguin India include Myth = Mithya: A Handbook of Hindu Mythology, Sita: An Illustrated Retelling of the Ramayana and Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata. Devdutt’s unconventional approach and engaging style are evident in his lectures, books and articles. To know more visit www.devdutt.com.
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