Puranic Encyclopaedia: A Comprehensive work with Special Reference to the Epic and Puranic Literature

by Vettam Mani

This voluminous work, a store house of information about the Epics, Puranas and allied literature, was originally composed and published in Malayalam. It constituted the results of the author's devoted study and research extending over fourteen years. This English version of the same is to meet the growing demand of scholars interested in the study of Puranas. This stupendous work, in the form of an exhaustive descriptive index, covers the vast and varied field of ancient Indian culture in all aspects-history geography, religion, philosophy, myths, beliefs and practices as depicted in the Epics and Puranas. The work is planned on scientific lines. The material compiled is arranged systematically. Citations have been inserted in support of stated facts; at places they have been substituted by reference. Obsolete and obscure words, denoting objects such as a particular tree or plant have been explained by their scientific or vernacular equivalents. All modern critical apparatus has been utilized in the preparation of this comprehensive work.

Genres: Religion, India

930 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Pramod Nair · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most comprehensive volumes on Indian mythologies & epics with detailed encyclopedic reference on even the most obscure characters of the Indian Myths. A must have ready reference resource for both the causal fans and serious students of ancient and amazing Indian Mythology.

This incredible volume will be handy like a magic beacon for easily navigating the vast and intricately cross-referenced maze of Indian Puranic literature.

[Tejaswi Katravulapally · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an incredible work! The sheer effort behind this book deserves immense appreciation. Its beautiful construct and arrangement are exactly what's needed as Indians awaken to the Indian Knowledge System (IKS). This book is invaluable for clarifying names, cross-referencing characters, and understanding yugas and historical periods.