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It Happened Along The Kaveri: A Journey Through Space And Time (English, Paperback, Seshadri Padma)
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It Happened Along The Kaveri: A Journey Through Space And Time (English, Paperback, Seshadri Padma)
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- Language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Niyogi Books
- Genre: History
- ISBN: 9788189738792, 8189738798
- Edition: 2012
- Pages: 454
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Why did a Chola king dive into chasm into which Kaveri vanished? How did Kaveri set Kodagu style of draping a sari? How did a spider become a king? How did the Handsome Bridegroom of Srirangam himself 'abducted' find a bride from another faith? This book takes us from the river's origin in Talakaveri to the site of the ancient port of Poompuhar.
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An Intriguing Book
The Kaveri is one of the 8 major rivers of India. It has been the lifeline of the Deccan civilisations since time immemorial. Naturally a lot their history and mythos is linked with the river. The authors have certainly done their research as they're able to provide references to the river in the past, ranging from the recent to the arcahic, which elucidate the bond that has been shared between it and its dependants and how it has changed. The depthful and informed narrative supplemented by t...
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Apr, 2012
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A Riverine Read
It's a different book. Books on Indian heritage are actually now getting to be fashionable, and it is easy enough to stick a few great photos and add some text to end up in the book form. I was expecting that here, and flipped through the book, enjoying the photos of the journey of Kaveri along some 800 kms. I am pleasantly surprised to fins some really well-researched supporting text which reads well by itself as well. From Thalakaveri to Poompuhar, I walked along with Kaveri. Good buy at ab...
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Apr, 2012
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Culture in depth
A beautiful book that combines myth, history, art, music, architecture to capture the culture of the Kaveri basin. Full of lively anecdotes and solidly researched this is for everyone who would like to travel down the Kaveri, blending space and time.
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Jan, 2015
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The Kaveri
As one of the major rivers in India, the Kaveri, has been an integral part of the traditions and folklore of the people who have populated its bank throughout history.....The book narrates to the reader some of the many stories that are associated with the river and gives evidence to the reasons for why this river is so celebrated in the tradtions of the Deccan people...The book is an amusing casual read.....
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Mar, 2012
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The story of a river
The kaveri is one of the most important rivers of India. Together with its many tributaries it has served as the lifeblood of the Deccan people who have inhabited its banks through the ages and continues to be so to this day. The authors present ot us some of the many incidents, historical or mythological or a mix of both, that are associated with the river and are part of the cultural and historical legacy that is associated with it. The book,while being a light read is still rather enjoyabl...
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Mar, 2012
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