Bhajanamrit...
Bhajanamrit
by: UnknownThis book contains, as the title suggests, the nectar or amrita of bhajans mostly in praise of Lord Krishna, the everplayful God in the Hindu pantheon. Each bhajan has been transliterated into Roman to facilitate the readers who cannot read Devanagiri to enjoy their singing.
$20.00
ISBN: 9788182650145
Year Of Publication: 2014
Edition: 1st
Pages : 151
Language : English, Hindi
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Srikunj Sadbhawana Manch
Size: 22 cm.
Weight: 200
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