| |
The worship of Vishnu, or Vaishnavism, has its origins in the Vedas. It spread far and wide, thanks to the advent of Azhwars, saint-devotees whose hymns on the Lord have come to be known as ‘Naalaayira Divyaprabandham` and, later, of Ramanuja, a preceptor par excellence, who propagated the spiritual practice, making extensive visits to several hallowed shrines — they included Tirupati, Simhachalam, and Srikoormam in Andhra Pradesh.
In this book, Sambaiah discusses the genesis, growth, and development of Vishnu worship in the Andhra region. Basing himself primarily on literary and archaeological sources, he has ably marshalled the facts and presented them with a stamp of authority and an exceptional flair.
|
| |
|