Home > Books & Publications > Books by Subject >

Nepalese Seasons: Rain and Ritual
Rubin Museum of Art

Nepalese Seasons: Rain and Ritual Rubin Museum of Art
 
Our Price: $50.00
Sale Price: $25.00
Members Price: $25.00
You save $25.00!
Author: Gautama V. Vajracharya
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780991223104
Publication Date: 2016


Product Code: 23217
Qty:

Description
 
Monsoon is a local phenomenon of the South Asian subcontinent and does not extend to the other sides of the Himalayas. The Kathmandu Valley, the center of Nepalese art and culture, is located on the southern slope of the Himalayas. Just as in the other part of South Asia, agriculture is dependednt mainly on monsoon rain (June - August or July - September). Monsoon rain is, however, unpredictable. Many times, the failure of seasonal rains has created devastating famine. Throughout history, people endeavored to solve the problem many different ways. Vedic people, just like the Newars of the valley, worshipped the frogs, assuming that the croaking sound of the frogs brings rain. Astrologers predicted the rain with their observation of the appearance of aquatic creatures in the cloudspace. Artists created auspicious rain symbols believing that the sight of the symbols affects nature and human life, all of which demonstrate the relationship of art to the rainy season and the festivals and rituals structured around it.
This book, written for the Rubin Museum by renowned scholar Gautama V. Vajracharya, explores the relationships of the well-known deities, their festivals and rituals that are believed to affect nature and ensure the arrival of timely monsoon. The festivals and rituals also celebrate a successful harvest, preserve the continuity of their life sustaining cycles, and support the worship of the deities to guarantee well-being and personal development of the worshipers.

Nepalese Seasons: Rain and Ritual , Rubin Museum of Art, Hardcover, 2016, 218 Pages, $50.00

Share your knowledge of this product with other customers... Be the first to write a review

Browse for more products in the same category as this item:

Books & Publications > Books by Subject
Books & Publications
Books & Publications > Books by Title A-Z
Books & Publications > Books by Subject > Books on Buddhist Iconography / Art
Books & Publications > Books by Subject > Books on Nepal
Specials - Books on Sale