K. Hari Kumar

Daiva (eBook, ePUB)

Discovering the Extraordinary World of Spirit Worship

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The famous Kola performances of Tulu Nadu involve dancers who invite powerful, sacred spirits to possess them. Through the performers, and surrounded by vibrant colours and striking visuals, these spirits - known as Daiva - may settle disputes, provide guidance, grant blessings and pass judgement.

However, there is so much more to it than art and devotion. From Panjurli, the benevolent boar spirit to Bobbarya, guardian of the sea, this book explores it all: the kinds of Daiva, their stories, their individual natures and the ways in which they come to inhabit the devout.

In Daiva, bestselling author K Hari Kumar, brings you stories of powerful immortals along with details of their worship through mystifying rituals - all of which are known to leave onlookers awe-struck.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: HarperCollins India
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789354899706
• Artikelnr.: 70284493

Autorenporträt

K. Hari Kumar is an accomplished Indian author and screenwriter, known for his captivating narratives that delve deep into Indian folklore and regional mythology. With nine books to his credit, he has garnered widespread acclaim, particularly for his popular works, Daiva and India's Most Haunted. The latter was celebrated as a must-read and earned a prestigious spot in HarperCollins India's list of Hundred Best Books by Indian Authors.

Beyond his literary endeavours, K. Hari Kumar is also an active screenwriter and filmmaker. His novel, The Other Side of Her, was successfully adapted into the acclaimed Hindi language web series, Bhram, further showcasing his versatile storytelling prowess.

Hari is also a sought-after speaker, having been invited to prestigious events like the Bangalore Literature Festival and Times Literature Festival, and featured on popular podcasts such as The Ranveer Show. He hosts his own podcast on Indian occult, spirituality and sacred narratives, The Fourth State.

Hari's educational background includes a B.Tech in Information Technology and a B.A. in English Literature, both pursued in Gurugram. He currently resides in Pune with his wife, where he continues to dedicate himself to his creative passions.

Naaga: Discovering the Extraordinary World of Serpent Worship is his ninth book. He can be followed @theharikumar.