Title Hinduism in Australia : mandala for the gods : a story of the coming of Hindus and Hinduism to Australia / Purusottama Bilimoria

Edition Australian edition Published Melbourne : Spectrum Publications, 1989

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Description xiii, 177 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm Contents A short introduction to hinduism -- Hinduism abroad: early south-east excursions -- Hinduism in Australia: 19th-20th century -- The role of temple and its imagings -- Temple architecture: a brief overview and its symbolism -- Mandala of the gods: ritual in temple building -- Mahakumbabhisheka: dedication ceremony -- 'Life-world' implications -- Concluding remarks -- Appendix Analysis Australia - Religion Civilisation Hinduism Hinduism - Australia History India Social customs Temples Notes Includes index Bibliography Bibliography: pages 145-155 Subject East Indians -- Australia -- History. Hindu civilization. Hindu temples -- Australia. Hinduism -- Australia. Hinduism. Hinduism -- Australia -- History. Hindus -- Australia -- Social life and customs. Indians -- Australia -- History. Author Bilimoria, Purusottama. ISBN 0867862017

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