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    Who is the author of the book India: A Sacred Geography?​
    Question

    Who is the author of the book India: A Sacred Geography?​

    A.

    Diana L. Eck

    B.

    David Frawley

    C.

    Rana P.B. Singh

    D.

    B.J. Graham

    Correct option is A

    • India: A Sacred Geography is authored by Diana L. Eck, a renowned Indologist and scholar of religious studies.
    • The book explores the spiritual and religious geography of India, analyzing sacred sites, pilgrimages, and Hindu cosmology.
    • It discusses how geographical landscapes are deeply connected to Hindu beliefs, myths, and practices.
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    • She is a professor at Harvard University in the Department of Comparative Religion and Indian Studies.
    • Her research focuses on Hinduism, pilgrimage sites, and sacred geography.
    • India: A Sacred Geography presents India not just as a political entity but as a spiritual landscape woven with myths and sacred sites.
    • Concept of Tirtha (sacred places) in Hinduism.
    • The spiritual significance of rivers, mountains, and temples in India.
    • Analysis of pilgrimage circuits like Char Dham, Kashi, and Kailash-Mansarovar.
    Additional Information
    • David Frawley : A scholar of Vedic studies and Ayurveda, but not the author of this book.
    • Rana P.B. Singh : An expert in cultural geography and Hindu pilgrimage studies, but he did not write this book.
    • B.J. Graham : Known for research in historical geography, but unrelated to this topic.

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