The Lalita Cult

By V.R.Ramachandra Dikshitar

The principal branch of ?aktism, the Lalit? cult, is a revered form of worship of Durg?. The book is based on the Lalitop?khy?na, a section within the Brahm?]n]da Pur?]na. Lalitop?khy?na, also known as Lalit? M?h?tmaya, is one of the most ancient of the eighteen Pur?]nas and is a form of dialogue between the sages, Agastya and Hayagr?va, an incarnation?of?Vi]s]nu.

The work covers the history of ?aktism through the ages, the popularity of Durg? worship and other forms of ?akti cults, the inter-relation?of akti?with?Tantricism, ?and?its?philosophical?aspects.

The volume will be valuable to scholars of Hinduism, particularly those?interested?in?Tantricism?and aktism.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9394262059
• ISBN13: 9789394262058
• Release Date: March 2024
• Publisher: Manohar Books
• Length: 108 Pages