{"product_id":"hindu-places-of-pilgrimage-in-india-9780520049512","title":"Hindu Places of Pilgrimage in India","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\"Dr. Bhardwaj's in-depth study of the various aspects of the institution of pilgrimage shows that instead of being a simple practice it has been a gigantic phenomenon affecting all aspects of Indian life. . . integrating diverse forces, various cults, and numerous traditions over the ages.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e--\u003cb\u003eAsian Student\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\"This is the best general survey of a major religion's total pilgrimage system and the best intensive investigation of one of its subsystems. . . . Dr. Bhardwaj's book is an important step towards the recognition of a social phenomenon which has for millennia played a crucial role in the integration of religions, nationalities, and international communities. And, not least importantly, it is highly readable.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJournal of the American Academy of Religion\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\"Detailed, accurate, and generally informative; he has succeeded in tracing, for the first time, the relationship of the rank-order or 'level' of a sacred place. . . to its degree of sanctity, type of deity, and caste and motivation of the pilgrim. . . .The implications of Mr. Bhardwaj's study are profound and necessary to the understanding of Indian religion. . . it is fascinating.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e--\u003cb\u003eTimes Literary Supplement\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\"Here is a fine example of what the geographic study of India needs: disciplined work that shows full awareness of Indian cultural meanings. . . .it sets a worth standard.\"\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e--\u003cb\u003eProfessional Geographer\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Surinder M. Bhardwaj","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48274981814523,"sku":"9780520049512","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9780520049512_bd2a9840-f563-421d-89ad-b1f41306ac87.jpg?v=1772481461","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/hindu-places-of-pilgrimage-in-india-9780520049512","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}