Rajyabhiseka Manual for the Coronation of King Birendra of Nepal 1975 - Introduction and Facsimile Edition

The R¿jy¿bhi¿eka Manual for the Coronation of King B¿rendra of Nepal contains the only extensive coronation manual available for a Hindu king. Long regarded as highly secret, it can now be presented, after the abolition of the monarchy in its entirety in 2008. This manual was checked and signed by the royal priests and religious advisors.

About the author

Michael Witzel is Wales Professor of Sanskrit in the Department of South Asian Studies at Harvard University.

Summary

The Rajyabhi?eka Manual for the Coronation of King Birendra of Nepal contains the only extensive coronation manual available for a Hindu king. Long regarded as highly secret, it can now be presented, after the abolition of the monarchy in its entirety in 2008. This manual was checked and signed by the royal priests and religious advisors.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Witzel
• Assisted by: Michael Witzel (Editor), Witzel Michael (Editor)
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.02.2023
• EAN: 9780674292482
• ISBN: 978-0-674-29248-2
• No. of pages: 424
• Series: Harvard Oriental Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; RELIGION / Hinduism / Rituals & Practice, Religion & beliefs, Asian History, Hindu life and practice, HISTORY / Asia / South / India