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Published by Abhinav Pubns, 1995
ISBN 10: 8170173272ISBN 13: 9788170173274
Seller: dsmbooks, Liverpool, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Like New. book.
Published by D.K. Printworld, 2012
ISBN 10: 8124606056ISBN 13: 9788124606056
Seller: Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, India
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3 folded plans, 132 col. and b/w photographs, line drawings (illustrator). Contents PrefaceAdvaitavadini Kaul Acknowledgements List of Illustrations Introduction 1 History of Lakulashaiva Movement and Jakkanacari Style of Temples in Karnataka 2 The Temple of Somanatha at Haralahalli 3 The Temple of Kadambeshvara at Rattihalli Architecture Iconography Select Bibliography and Abbreviations IndexThe Kalamukha temples in Karnataka are associated with the Lakulashaiva movement especially the beliefs and practices of the Kalamukha Shaivites and the jakkanacari style of temples in Karnataka This volume is a study of two of the best examples of Kalamukha shrines in the region It focuses on the Somanatheshvara temple at Haralahalli and Kadambeshvara temple at Rattihalli splendid examples of conversion of single-cell shrines into triple sancta With numrous illustrations of the temples including their plans and sculptures and referring to and quoting from the Agamas the Puranas and other ancient works it studies the architecture of the temples along with their history the general plans of the temples their interior including pillars lintel and entrances their external structure and their iconography particularly the main deities in the temples It makes a unique effort to study the inscriptions associated with the temples which are in Kannada interlaced with Sanskrit verses and containing Sanskrit words presenting their Roman transliteration and translation into English The inscriptions include one on renovation of Someshvara temple by King Joma ce 1181 one on the foundation of a temple of Daseshvara laid by Dasiraja ce 1188 and one that eulogises the Kadambas and minister Soma ce 1144The volume with extensive notes that explain terms in a simple manner will prove invaluable to scholars and students of Indology especially those interested in early medieval religion culture and architecture in South India 658 pp.
Published by D.K. Printworld, 2011
ISBN 10: 8124606056ISBN 13: 9788124606056
Seller: Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Like New. book.