Shiva (White orchid books) [Paperback]

Paula Fouce (Author), Denise Tomecko (Author), Paula Fouche (Author), Denise Tomecko (Author)

Book Description

Series: White orchid books | Publication Date: October 2001

This venerable deity, of over 4000 years' history, is dramatically presented in an essay and rare photographs by authors who have spent periods of time with yogis and at sacred places throughout India and Nepal.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Orchid Pr; 2nd edition (October 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9748304248
• ISBN-13: 978-9748304243
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,782,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very fascinating!!! Loved it!, February 11, 2006

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Yogafrau (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shiva (White orchid books) (Paperback)

Wow! This book is so interesting and so fascinating! The pictures are awesome. There is something about pictures from India and their colors; I noticed these great warm colors also when watching ORIGINS OF YOGA, a great yoga-documentary. This book will tell you all about Shiva - God of Destruction, yet in a way that you are just drawn to it as it's so mesmerizing.

I can only highly recommend this book!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice, July 17, 2006

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JB (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shiva (White orchid books) (Paperback)

I am not into religion that much, but I got this book for Christmas and it was very interesting and insightful...The pictures are great (love the colors) and everything about and around Shiva is very fascinating and enlightening...

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introduction to Shiva, December 5, 2008

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Mary K. Smith (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shiva (White orchid books) (Paperback)

The book is a short, easy read, and is broken down into simple chapters based on subject. There are many good photos in the book, which is its strongest attribute. Chapters include Shiva's background, four of of His manifestations, Parvati His consort and His two sons, His vehicle Nandi, His symbols and worship, and His yogis and festivals. There are a few basic myths included as well. There is a basic description of the Shiva's rule of the cycles of life, death and rebirth and a few other spiritual concecpts. Ideal for younger readers and those unfamiliar with Shiva.