The Secrets of The Kaula Circle: A tale of fictitious people faithfully recounting strange rites still practised by this cult

Here's a copy of The Secrets of The Kaula Circle by Elizabeth Sharpe – a copy shipped free from our Denver warehouse. Runs to about 104 pages, so it's the sort of book that's just as happy on a coffee table as on a shelf.

What it's about

The Secrets of the Kaula Circle by Elizabeth Sharpe is a fictional narrative that delves into the mysterious and esoteric rituals of the Kaula sect, a tantric tradition within Hinduism. Though presented as a tale of imaginary characters, the book claims to faithfully depict actual rites still practiced by the cult. Sharpe combines storytelling with ethnographic curiosity, offering a dramatic yet insightful glimpse into tantric beliefs, secrecy, and mysticism as perceived during the colonial period in India.

Book details

• Author: Elizabeth Sharpe
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 104
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1936

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What language is this edition in?

This edition is in English.

Who wrote The Secrets of The Kaula Circle?

The Secrets of The Kaula Circle is written by Elizabeth Sharpe.

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