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It is believed that Shiva has manifested himself on earth twelve times as a shattering sheath of light. These jyotirlingas, sacred crossing places of the god, have become the preeminent destinations for countless Hindu pilgrims. From the Temple of Kedarnath, set in Shiva's homeland, high in the snow-clad Himalayas, to Banaras, the City of Light, on the banks of the River Ganges, Professor Eck traces the manifestations of Shiva.

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In this program, Professor Diana Eck introduces us to the mythology, imagery, and pilgrimage places of the Hindu great god Shiva. With video from the course Hindu Myth, Image, and Pilgrimage and an accompanying interview, the program follows Professor Eck as she approaches Indian civilization through her exploration of Shiva and his holy family, grounding understanding of this culture in the landscape of India.

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1- Indian Hindu Culture & Tradition
2:48
2- Hindu Pilgrimage
5:36
3- Sacred Hindu Geography
3:56
4- Jyotirlingas
5:10
5- Shiva, Parvati & Their Offsprings
7:26
6- Creation of Ganesha & Skanda
7:30
7- Ganesha: Lord of Beginnings
5:17
8- The Birth of Skanda
4:27
9- Worshipping Skanda
5:49