The Holy Cow and Other Indian Stories

Front Cover The Holy Cow and other Indian Stories
Back Cover of the book Holy Cow
Contents of the Book Holy Cow and other Indian Stories
Front Cover The Holy Cow and other Indian Stories
Back Cover of the book Holy Cow
Contents of the Book Holy Cow and other Indian Stories

The Holy Cow and Other Indian Stories

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The Holy Cow & Other Indian Stories by Tarun Chopra is a richly illustrated cultural guide to India, first published in 2000 and reissued in 2007/2008. It blends short essays with striking photography to explain India’s traditions, customs, and philosophies.

Condition: Excellent with very slight corner wear on the front cover

  • Author: Tarun Chopra (renowned Indian photographer and cultural writer)

  • Publisher: Prakash Books, New Delhi

  • Publication Date: 2008

  • Format: Soft cover, 152 pages, 21 cm x 14.5 cm

  • ISBN: 9788172340421

Tarun Chopra’s The Holy Cow & Other Indian Stories is a vibrant journey into the heart of India’s traditions, philosophies, and everyday rituals. Through a series of short, engaging essays paired with striking full‑colour photography, Chopra captures the contrasts and harmonies of Indian life — from the sacred reverence of the cow to the mysteries of karma, reincarnation, arranged marriages, and the rhythms of festivals.

Each chapter opens a window onto India’s living heritage, blending cultural insight with visual storytelling. Readers are guided through bustling bazaars, tranquil temples, and the philosophies that shape daily existence, all presented in a style that is both accessible and deeply evocative.

This book is more than a cultural guide — it is a celebration of India’s spirit, offering a kaleidoscopic view of its customs, beliefs, and timeless traditions. Ideal for travellers, students of culture, and collectors of South Asian studies, it brings India’s stories to life in words and images.

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