The Kailas At Ellora

Author : Roger Vogler
Publisher : Mapin Publishing Pvt
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 193567742X

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The Kailas at Ellora by Roger Vogler Pdf

Here, for the first time, American architect Roger Vogler examines this great Hindu temple carved downward from the top of a hillside in Maharashtra from the perspective of his fellow architect: the unknown sthapati who actually designed it thirteen centuries ago. The Kailas's magnificent sculptures and carved architectural details have all been extensively documented by many eminent scholars. The great volume of space that envelops them (which as every architect knows is designed with fully as much care and purpose as its solid stone) is, however, almost totally absent from their writings, as are the moral and religious messages that lie beneath these stones, hidden in metaphor. Not the least of these are the towering raw cliffs enclosing the temple's precincts: themselves metaphors for the presence of God. These absences have led to dozens of misunderstandings and erroneous conclusions regarding the monument itself and the intentions of its designer. Focusing not merely on its stones but on the meanings that lie beneath them as well, this book corrects these misunderstandings and rebuts these errors in the course of an entertaining and revelatory walking tour of the entire temple. Published in association with Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH).

Author : Hugh Honour,John Fleming
Publisher : Laurence King Publishing
Page : 996 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Art
ISBN : 1856694518

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A World History of Art by Hugh Honour,John Fleming Pdf

Over two decades this art historical tour de force has consistently proved the classic introduction to humanity's artistic heritage. From our paleolithic past to our digitised present, every continent and culture is covered in an articulate and well-balanced discussion. In this Seventh Edition, the text has been revised to embrace developments in archaeology and art historical research, while the renowned contemporary art historian Michael Archer has greatly expanded the discussion of the past twenty years, providing a new perspective on the latest developments. The insight, elegance and fluency that the authors bring to their text are complemented by 1458 superb illustrations, half of which are now in colour. These images, together with the numerous maps and architectural plans, have been chosen to represent the most significant chronological, regional and individual styles of artistic expression.

Author : Roger Vogler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Hindu architecture
ISBN : 8189995863

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The Kailas at Ellora by Roger Vogler Pdf

Author : Ranjana Sengupta
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Ajanta (India)
ISBN : 9622171362

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Ajanta & Ellora by Ranjana Sengupta Pdf

Author : Alex McKay
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-12-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136807091

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Pilgrimage in Tibet by Alex McKay Pdf

The Western image of Tibet as a sacred land is in many ways a mythical construction. But the Tibetans themselves have traditionally mapped out their land in terms of areas of sacred space, and pilgrimage, ensuring a high degree of mobility within all classes of Tibetan society. Pilgrims travelled to local, regional, and national centres throughout recorded Tibetan history. In recent years, pilgrimage has resumed in areas where it had been forbidden by the Chinese authorities, and has now become one of the most prominent religious expressions of Tibetan national identity. In this major new work, leading scholars of Asian pilgrimage traditions discuss historical and contemporary aspects of pilgrimage within the Tibetan cultural world. Myths and legends, material conditions, textual sources, a modern pilgrim's impressions, political and economic influences, biographies and contemporary developments - all these and many other issues are examined here. The result is an informative and often entertaining work which contributes greatly to our knowledge of the history and culture of Tibet as well as the wider issues of religious power and practice.

Author : Madhukar Keshav Dhavalikar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Art, Hindu
ISBN : UCSC:32106005616039

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Masterpieces of Rashtrakuta Art, the Kailas by Madhukar Keshav Dhavalikar Pdf

On the frescoes and sculpture of the Kailasa Temple at the Ellora Cave complex, Maharashtra, built during the reign of Rashtrakuta dynasty, 757-772.

Author : Ramchandra Chintaman Dhere,Rāmacandra Cintāmaṇa Ḍhere
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199777594

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Rise of a Folk God by Ramchandra Chintaman Dhere,Rāmacandra Cintāmaṇa Ḍhere Pdf

Vitthal, also called Vithoba, is the most popular god in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, and the best-known Hindu god of that region outside of India. This book by Ramchandra Chintaman Dhere is the foremost study of the history of Vitthal, his worship, and his worshippers.

Author : ʻAlī Jāvīd,Tabassum Javeed
Publisher : Algora Publishing
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-01
Category : Cultural property
ISBN : 9780875864822

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World Heritage Monuments and Related Edifices in India by ʻAlī Jāvīd,Tabassum Javeed Pdf

Author : John Bonner,George William Curtis,Henry Mills Alden,Samuel Stillman Conant,Montgomery Schuyler,John Foord,Richard Harding Davis,Carl Schurz,Henry Loomis Nelson,John Kendrick Bangs,George Brinton McClellan Harvey,Norman Hapgood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 945 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1876
Category : United States
ISBN : UOM:39015014704277

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Harper's Weekly by John Bonner,George William Curtis,Henry Mills Alden,Samuel Stillman Conant,Montgomery Schuyler,John Foord,Richard Harding Davis,Carl Schurz,Henry Loomis Nelson,John Kendrick Bangs,George Brinton McClellan Harvey,Norman Hapgood Pdf

Author : Caroline Trefler
Publisher : Fodors Travel Publications
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-06-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781400005291

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Fodor's Essential India by Caroline Trefler Pdf

Describes the culture and history of India and provides recommendations for hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing, entertainment, and holy sites.

Author : John Murray
Publisher : Franklin Classics
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-10-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0341976644

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A Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma, and Ceylon by John Murray Pdf

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : S R RAMANUJAN
Publisher : PartridgeIndia
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781482834628

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THE LORD OF VENGADAM by S R RAMANUJAN Pdf

The temple for the Lord of Vengadam in Tirumala (Andhra Pradesh, India) is one of the richest places of worship in the entire world with ever-increasing popularity, the footfall of devotees on the Seven Hills touching a whopping figure of seventy thousand on weekdays and one hundred thousand during the weekends. The Temple's annual budget hovers around 25 billion rupees. This world record to fame and riches is not without its flip side. The temple has become the focal point for a variety of controversies-some created by the political class, some by historians with an axe to grind, and some more by Hindus with a sectarian outlook. The never-ending dispute is over the identity of the idol as a result of the age-old conflict between the worshippers of Siva and Vishnu, the two most important deities of the Hindu pantheon. Taking their cue from this, Neo-Buddhists joined the fray with the claim that the temple was a Buddhist shrine and that it was converted into Vishnu temple by "wily Brahmins." The book aims to unravel the mystery over the history of the temple, providing a historical perspective to the issue and thus establishing the real identity of the Lord, which is indisputably that of the Vishnu.

Author : Alex McKay
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-27
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004306189

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Kailas Histories by Alex McKay Pdf

Kailas Histories demonstrates how British colonial, Hindu modernist, and New Age interests synthesised historically diverse representations to construct the understanding of Tibet’s great pilgrimage centre Mount Kailas - and India’s Gangotri - as ancient sacred sites embodying a universal sacrality.

Author : Asian Educ Service
Publisher : Asian Educational Services
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8120603850

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The Great Temples of India, Ceylon, and Burma by Asian Educ Service Pdf

Mostly on Hindu temples in India, and Buddhist temples in Sri Lanka and Burma.

Author : Carmel Berkson
Publisher : Abhinav Publications
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : History
ISBN : 8170172772

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Ellora, Concept and Style by Carmel Berkson Pdf