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Splendours Of Royal Mysore: The Untold Story Of The Wodeyars invites readers on a spiritual journey into the mystical world of Mata Vaishno Devi. This devotional guide blends folklore with temple lore to illuminate the shrine on Trikuta Hill, its myths, rituals, and blessings. It speaks to pilgrims, travelers, and curious readers seeking calm, inspiration, and a deeper sense of connection.
Written as a thoughtful blend of devotion and folklore, the book offers a structured exploration of Mata Vaishno Devi’s sacred world. It weaves legends and divine deeds with practical guidance for those curious about the shrine, and for readers planning a pilgrimage, all presented in clear, approachable prose that respects the depth of the tradition.
Through engaging storytelling, the book invites you to absorb the mystique of Vaishno Devi, from the temple’s rituals to the stories that devotees carry in their hearts. It balances historical context with contemporary information about facilities and pilgrimage planning, making the journey feel both timeless and accessible for modern travellers.
After finishing Splendours Of Royal Mysore: The Untold Story Of The Wodeyars, readers gain a grounded sense of devotion, a calmer perspective, and practical knowledge to enrich their pilgrimage or personal reflection. It invites you to see sacred spaces with fresh eyes and to carry the blessings of Mata Vaishno Devi into everyday life.
Product Details
Author
Vikram Sampath
Publisher
Rupa Publications India
Number of Pages
728
Language
English
SKU
9789357028585
ISBN
9789357028585
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 2,500
₹ 2,125
15% Off
Bangalore-Based Historian Dr Vikram Sampath Is The Author Of Eight Acclaimed Books, Including Splendours Of Royal Mysore: The Untold Story Of The Wodeyars, My Name Is Gauhar Jaan: Theife And Times Of A Musician And Voice Of The Veena: S. Balachander, A Biography. His Two-Volume Biography On Veer Savarkar Went On To Become National Best Seller And Was Acclaimed By Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In 2021, Dr Sampath Was Conferred The Honour Of Being Elected As A Fellow Of Uk’S Prestigious Royal Historical Society As One Of The Few Historians From India. He Was Awarded The Sahitya Akademi’S First Yuva Puraskar In Englishiterature And The Arsc International Award For Excellence In Historical Research In New York For His Book On Gauhar Jaan. The Book Has Also Been Adapted To Theatre As A Play Gauhar Byillette Dubey And Is Being Adapted As A Bollywood Film By Ashutosh Gowariker. Dr Sampath Was Among The Four Writers And Artists To Be Selected As A Writer-In-Residence At The Rashtrapati Bhawan In 2015. He Has Established The Archive Of Indianmusic, India’S First Digital Sound Archive For Vintage Recordings And Is The Founder-Director Of The Bangaloreiterature Festival, Indic Thoughts Festival And Arth-A Culture Fest. Vikram Sampath, A Bangalore-Based Historian, Is The Author Of Ten Acclaimed Books, Including: Splendours Of Royal Mysore: The Untold Story Of The Wodeyars. His Two-Volume Biography, Savarkar: Echoes From A Forgotten Past And Savarkar: A Contested Legacy, And His Latest Books, Bravehearts Of Bharat: Vignettes From Indian History And Waiting For Shiva: Unearthing The Truth Of Kashi'S Gyan Vapi, Have All Gone On To Become National Bestsellers. In 2021, Vikram Was Elected A Fellow Of The Prestigious Royal Historical Society. He Was Awarded The Sahitya Akademi'S First Yuva Puraskar In English Literature And The Arsc International Award For Excellence In Historical Research In New York For His Book My Name Is Gauhar Jaan: The Life And Times Of A Musician. Vikram Was Among Four Writers And Artists Selected As Writers-In-Residence At The Rashtrapati Bhavan In 2015. He Has A Doctorate In History And Music From The University Of Queensland, Australia, And Was A Senior Research Fellow At The Nehru Memorial Museum And Library, New Delhi. He Was Also A Fellow Of The Aspen Global Leadership Network, An Eisenhower Global Fellow And A Visiting Fellow At The Wissenschaftskolleg Zu Berlin. Currently, He Is An Adjunct Senior Fellow At Monash University, Australia. Vikram Is The Founder Of The Archive Of Indian Music (Aim) And The Foundation For Indian Historical And Cultural Research (Fihcr).