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Apotheosis of water and its inevitability in Indian culture - Paper presented at the National Seminar on Water and Culture (2007)

Water has been central in the conquests and kingdoms. Understanding the role of water and its value in history.

Posted on 09 Jan, 2011 11:23 PM

This paper highlights the role and value of water in ancient times. The author begins with analysing the discussion on water in the Rig Veda and it's deification. The paper points out to the link between various Hindu gods and water. Social mores in the context of water use is also highlighted, taboos like no nude bathing in rivers and no excretion into such water bodies is pointed out.

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