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Outward Spirals

Outward Spirals

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For more than two thousand years, the veneration of sacred fossil ammonites, called Shaligrams, has been an integral part of ritual practice throughout South Asia. Originating from a single remote region of Himalayan Nepal, in the Kali Gandaki River Valley of Mustang, ritual use of these stones today has become a significant aspect of pilgrimage and worship in both India and Nepal, and among the global Hindu and Buddhist Diasporas. Considered inherently sacred not only because they are not man-made but because the workings of the landscape have imbued them with a living essence and agency of their own, Shaligrams require no rites of invocation when brought into homes or temples as presiding deities.

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Author: Holly Walters
Trim: 7 x 10
Binding: Paperback
Interior: Full Color

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Wonderful book

Dr. Walters' efforts in documenting various Shaligrams (as well as some of their history, and very importantly, their ritual worship!) has been nothing short of a boon, especially for people who may not know where to begin when it comes to deciphering the various forms of Shaligrams. With this field guide, it has become much easier to discern one shila from another. It is rich in information and allows one to be conscious of what to look out for/beware of when on the lookout. This book is an indispensable treasure trove, and I would happily recommend it to anyone. Thank you to everyone who has made this book possible! 🙏

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R Ravishankar

I am yet to receive the book due custom clearance not happened. The customs is saying that the invoice is not clear or legible.

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Saumya Haas
Gorgeous, informative, and illuminating

This scholar’s approach to Hinduism and other Himalayan / South Asian religions is respectful and insightful.

I grew up in the Himalaya and was aware that Shaligram traditions existed but that was all. I have learned so much from this book.

Walters’s scholarship is solid. The inclusion of beautiful color images - so the reader can see the sacred objects being discussed- not only aids understanding but elevates this work beyond a purely informational resource.

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