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Halloween forever.

Authors :
Brookhiser, Richard
Source :
National Review. 12/25/1995, Vol. 47 Issue 24, p55. 2p.
Publication Year :
1995

Abstract

The article provides a description of the temple of Meenakshi in Madurai, India and the beliefs of Hindus. The temple has the plan of many Indian temples including a square, walled enclosure, with four gates, a courtyard, then the temple itself, with a reinforced pool somewhere in the middle. There is a statue of Nandi bull, the mount of Shiva, gazing at a lingam, depicting Shiva's penis, in the courtyard.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00280038
Volume :
47
Issue :
24
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
National Review
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
9512274289