History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v1.c19.36

v1.c19.36

The Hindû religion, which was probably always supreme in the Dravidian districts, now commonly designated the Brahmanical, is divided into the worshippers of Siva and Vishnu, which are quite distinct and almost antagonistic; but both are so overloaded with absurd fables and monstrous superstitions that it is very difficult to ascertain what they really are or ever were. Nor are we yet in a position to speak confidently of their origin.