Ancient Indian Fasts And Feasts

By Rai Bahadur A. C. Mukerji

Book Overview

Ancient Indian Fasts and Feasts is a book written by Rai Bahadur A.C. Mukerji that explores the various festivals and traditions of ancient India. The book delves into the historical and cultural significance of these celebrations, including the various Hindu festivals such as Diwali, Holi, and Navratri, as well as the Islamic and Christian festivals that were celebrated in India at the time. The author provides detailed descriptions of the rituals and customs associated with each festival, as well as the food and delicacies that were prepared during these celebrations. The book also covers the various fasts and dietary restrictions that were observed by different communities in ancient India, and how these practices were linked to spiritual and religious beliefs. Overall, Ancient Indian Fasts and Feasts is an insightful and informative read for anyone interested in the rich cultural heritage of India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258014246
• ISBN13: 9781258014247
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"