Hinduism is a religion that had no single founder, no single spokesman, no single prophet. Its origins are mixed and complex. One strand can be traced back to the sacred Sanskrit literature of the Aryans, the Vedas, which consist of hymns in praise of deities who were often personifications of the natural elements. Another strand drew on the beliefs prevalent among groups of indigenous peoples, especially the faith in the power of the mother goddess and in the efficacy of fertility symbols. Hinduism is the predominant religion of the Indian subcontinent. Dating back to the Iron Age , it is often called the oldest living religion in the world. Hinduism has no single founder and is a conglomeration of diverse traditions and philosophies rather than a rigid set of beliefs. Most Hindus believe in a single supreme God who appears in many different manifestations as devas (celestial beings or deities), and they may worship specific devas as individual facets of the same God. Hinduism is a conglomeration of diverse traditions and philosophies rather than a rigid set of beliefs. Most Hindus believe in a single supreme God who appears in many different manifestations as devas (celestial beings or deities), and they may worship specific devas as individual facets of the same God. Hindu sculpture, as seen in other forms of Hindu art, reflects this plurality of beliefs. Because religion and culture are inseparable with Hinduism, recurring symbols such as the gods and their reincarnations, the lotus flower, extra limbs, and even the traditional arts make their appearances in many sculptures of Hindu origin. This book is a great erudition Hindu Religions Art and Architecture is not merely a book on the history of art and architecture it is also a comprehensive study of the cultural history of India.
Dr. K. Prakash Dash, Associate Professor and Head of Political Science at A.S.D. (PG) College is a highly qualified obtained his all higher qualifications from Lucknow and Delhi University. Qualified UGC, NET teaching the subject for last twelve years. He is the Life Member of Indian Political Science Association. He has been active throughout his career till date in various academic activities and attended several seminars.
Introduction • Ayudhya Art and Architecture ; The Art in First Period (1350– 1488 A.D.); Art in the Second Period (1491–1628 A.D.); Art in the Third Period (1630–1732 A.D.); Art of the Fourth or Late Ayudhya Period (1732–1767 A.D.); Temple Architecture Of India; The Prathiharas ; The Palas ; The Chandelas ; Cave Architecture of India • Temple Architecture in India Temple Styles of Kerala and Coastal Karnataka ; Madurai: Meenakshi Temple; Rameshwaram Corridors; Southern Temple Cities ; Karnataka Hoysalas ; The Deccan, Gulbarga and Bidar; The Deccan: Golconda and Bijapur • Architecture of Orissan Temples Temples at Orissa; Architecture of Temple; Growth of Architecture in Orissa; Bhaskareshwar Temple; Jagannath Temple Complex; Raghunath Jee Temple ; Bhubaneshwar and the Great Lingaraja ; The Raj-Rani Temple • Mauryan and Buddhist Architecture • Buddhist Architecture; Buddhism to the World of Art and Architecture; Buddhist Religious Architecture; Rajput Architecture; Jain Architecture; Budhisatva—Painting from Ajanta; The Schools Of Art; Sculpture In India; Modern Architecture Of India • Architecture of India Mehrgarh; Stupa; Chaitya; Pagoda; Indian Rock-cut Architecture; Streamline Moderne; Indus Valley Civilization; Discovery and Excavation; Chronology; Mature Harappan; Hindu Temple Architecture; Vastu Shastra; Modern Architecture in India • Badami Chalukya Architecture Gadag Architecture Style; Vedi (Altar); Agnicayana; Hoysala Architecture; Vimana; Colonial Architecture; Gandhara Art; Mathura – A Great Centre of Art; Ashokan Pillar, Saranath; Caves of Ajanta and Ellora • Art of the Hindu Festivals Makar Sankaranti; Chhath; Diwali; Dashahara; Ganesh Chaturthi; Krishna Janmashtami; Nagpanchami; Raksha Bandhan; Ram Navami; Holi; Maha-Shivratri ; Vasant Panchami • Art of Hindu Rituals As Death Approaches; Marriage in Hindu Bibliography • Index
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