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These are reprint editions reprinted with the help of original book just to give the original look and feel we do not change its format and text due to which in some cases the text is not like new. About The Book: The Matsya Purana: A Study by V. R. Ramachandra Dikshitar is a critical examination of the Matsya Purana, one of Hinduism’s oldest and most significant Puranas. The book delves into its theological, mythological, and cultural dimensions, especially the Matsya (fish) incarnation of Vishnu and its role in cosmic preservation. Dikshitar explores the text’s structure, ritual instructions, temple architecture, and dynastic legends, providing historical insight and scholarly commentary. This study enhances understanding of the Purana’s importance in preserving India’s religious and civilizational heritage. About The Author: Vishnampet R. Ramachandra Dikshitar (1896–1953) was a distinguished Indian historian, Indologist, and Dravidologist from Tamil Nadu. A professor at the University of Madras, he specialized in Indian and Tamil history and was a noted Sanskrit scholar. He authored several seminal works, including Kautilya and Machiavelli, The Mauryan Polity, and War in Ancient India. He also translated Tamil classics like the Silappathikaram and Tirukkural into English, contributing significantly to historical and cultural scholarship in India. The Title 'The Matsya Purana: A Study written/authored/edited by V. R. Ramachandra Dikshitar', published in the year 1935. The ISBN 9789372252101 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 156 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Puran. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms.