Dimensions
290 x 220 x 25mm
India boasts the world's largest Islamic population, one of the world's oldest Jewish communities, and is the birthplace of Hinduism, Buddhism, Skihism and Jainism. Tribal religions and Zoroastrianism add to the seemingly bewildering array of faiths jostling for space. That India has been mostly able to contain these disparate creeds is a miracle in itself.
'Sacred India' is a sumptuous survey of the different ways humans have sought to find deeper meaning in their lives in a country synonymous with spiritual exploration. In true Lonely Planet style, this is not just a pretty picture book. It examines the less savoury aspects of religious life, such as sati.
The perfect book or gift for anyone who has ever travelled to India and wondered at the worship of holy cows or the discipline of Ramadan fasters. It is also the perfect book for those who have never travelled to distant lands, but who like to explore the different paths of the inner world. Above all, it is a book that will delight the eye and enrich the soul.
