APPSC Paper I · Study notes
Hindu Philosophy and Temple System notes for APPSC Paper I
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1.1 Ramayanam 3
- 1.1.1The seven Kandas and the story lineRead here
- 1.1.2Who is who in the RamayanamRead here
- 1.1.3Ikshvaku and Videha dynasties, places and riversRead here
2.1 Mahabharatham 4
- 2.1.1The 18 Parvas and the story lineRead here
- 2.1.2Characters and dynasties of the MahabharathamRead here
- 2.1.3The Kurukshetra war and the epic's placesRead here
- 2.1.4Bhagavad Gita: chapters and teachingsRead here
3.1 Bhagavatham 3
- 3.1.1The 12 Skandhas and their narratorsRead here
- 3.1.2Avatars of Vishnu: the Dashavatara and the 22 avatars of the BhagavatamRead here
- 3.1.3Devotees, stories and places of the BhagavathamRead here
4.1 Hindu Puranams 3
- 4.1.1The 18 Mahapuranas and the UpapuranasRead here
- 4.1.2Deities, sages and lineages in the PuranasRead here
- 4.1.3Sacred places: Jyotirlingas, Shakti Peethas and AP kshetrasRead here
5.1 Temple Agamas 3
- 5.1.1Vaikhanasa, Pancharatra and Chattada SrivaishnavaRead here
- 5.1.2Saiva and Shakta Agamas and sectsRead here
- 5.1.3Temple worship: terms, utsavams and ritualsRead here
6.1 Festivals and Fine Arts 3
- 6.1.1Hindu festivals by month and regionRead here
- 6.1.2Classical fine arts of Indian originRead here
- 6.1.3Festival calendar by Telugu month and AP temple festivalsRead here
7.1 Vedic Culture 3
- 7.1.1The four Vedas: Samhitas, Shakhas, Brahmanas and ritviksRead here
- 7.1.2Upanishads, Upavedas, Vedangas and the 14 vidyasRead here
- 7.1.3Yagnas, ashramas, purusharthas and samskarasRead here
8.1 Philosophies and Gurus 3
- 8.1.1Six darshanas and the Vedanta schools comparedRead here
- 8.1.2Sankara, Ramanuja and Madhva: lives, works and mathasRead here
- 8.1.3Alwars, Nayanars and BasavaRead here
9.1 Hindu Family, Adoption and Succession 3
- 9.1.1Hindu family and marriageRead here
- 9.1.2Adoption and maintenance (HAMA 1956)Read here
- 9.1.3Succession (Hindu Succession Act 1956)Read here
10.1 Temple Income, Budget and Funds 3
- 10.1.1Temple income and how funds are used (Section 57)Read here
- 10.1.2Budget and the sanctioning authoritiesRead here
- 10.1.3Accounts and auditRead here
11.1 Executive Officers and the Endowments Act 4
- 11.1.1The Executive Officer under Section 29Read here
- 11.1.2EO grades and the department's officersRead here
- 11.1.3The Endowments Act 1987: frameworkRead here
- 11.1.4Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams under the ActRead here
12.1 Endowment Lands and Land Records 3
- 12.1.1Inams, alienation and leases (Sections 75–82)Read here
- 12.1.2Encroachment, eviction and the TribunalRead here
- 12.1.3Land records and the ROR ActRead here
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