Gorakhnath and the Kanphata YogisThe cult of the Kanphata Yogis is a definite unit within Hinduism, and its study is essential for understanding this phase of the religious life of India. In analysing the different aspects of this cult the author has drawn upon various sources, such as the legends, folk lore and the formulated texts of this sect. The book is divided into three sections. The first two sections comprising chapters 1 13 deal with the cult and history of this sect. The

he would make it possible for Indra to get possession of the elixir again

Worship of Shiva Linga is regarded sacred and superior Shiva Mahapurana

Hanuman's devotion towards Ramchandra is legendary and once he tore apart his chest to show that Lord Ram and Seeta lived in his heart

being given a prominent treatment

Such statues are made in Nepal and are available in three different attitudes

The combination of colour here reveals a smart treatment of the object

each bead is around 8 mm thick)

The boon was that HiranyaKasyapa would neither killed by a man or beast

softer and flawless skin that attracts compliments

this type of works are hard to find so it comes on "as is where is" basis

Natural dyes are used on cotton that gives rise to an extraordinary effect

the statue tells a tale of many cultural characteristics of the region it hails from