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Divine Coolness and Compassion: Understanding the Myths, Rituals, and Cultural Legacy of Shitala

Divine Coolness and Compassion: Understanding the Myths, Rituals, and Cultural Legacy of Shitala

Uprety, Mohan Chandra

Paperback

Hinduism

ISBN13: 9798263171513
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 1 2025
Pages: 178
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.38 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English

Divine Coolness and Compassion: Understanding the Myths, Rituals, and Cultural Legacy of Shitala is a profound exploration of one of Hinduism's most evocative and deeply revered goddesses. Shitala, often depicted riding her humble donkey, carrying a pot of cooling water and a broom, embodies both the tender mercy of a nurturing mother and the formidable presence of a protector against disease and misfortune. This book illuminates her enduring significance across centuries, revealing how devotion to Shitala has shaped the spiritual, social, and cultural fabric of communities in India and beyond.

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