The Great God's Hair is a novel written by Francis William Bain and published in 1904. The story is set in India and follows the life of a young man named Chandra, who is a Brahmin and a devotee of the Hindu god Shiva. Chandra is deeply religious and spends most of his time in meditation and prayer.One day, Chandra comes across a mysterious woman named Uma who he believes to be a manifestation of the goddess Parvati. Uma is beautiful and enigmatic, and Chandra becomes obsessed with her. He abandons his religious practices and devotes himself entirely to Uma, hoping to win her love.As Chandra becomes more and more infatuated with Uma, he begins to lose touch with reality. He starts to see visions and experiences strange, supernatural occurrences. Eventually, Chandra's obsession with Uma leads him down a dangerous path that threatens to destroy his life and those around him.The Great God's Hair is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, obsession, and spirituality. Bain's vivid descriptions of Indian culture and mythology add depth and richness to the story, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in Indian literature or spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.