Varahi Vajravarahi in the Tantras: No Goddness Such As This
The book explores one of the lesser known goddesses of the Hindu pantheon who while retaining her status in India transforms into a major Goddess of Tantric Buddhism. Varahi, a sow headed goddess, starting out as one in the group of goddesses called Saptmatrikas, in time grows into an important goddess especially in the Tantras. When Buddhism travelled from India to the East and North, she transforms into Vajravarahi an important goddess in Tantric Buddhism. The book using her legends, rituals, iconography, maps this journey. It also shows her importance and influence in modern times. This important work of 220 pages, hard bound, printed in colour on art paper containing 208 photo plates and drawings is valuable addition to the libraries and collections of Indian religion, history, art and iconography and will be much referred to book by students and scholars.
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