Temple Design in Six Early Saiva Scriptures
Book Details
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Publisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery
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Author: Libbie Mills
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Language: Sanskrit and English
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Edition: 2019
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Pages: 665 (17 Color and 15 B/W Illustrations)
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Cover: Hardcover
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Dimensions: 25.5 cm x 18 cm
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Weight: 1.30 kg
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ISBN: 9788184702286
About the Book
Temple Design in Six Early Saiva Scriptures is a comprehensive scholarly study that examines architectural and ritual guidelines preserved in six important early Śaiva scriptural sources. Presenting original Sanskrit material alongside English interpretation, the book explores the theological, symbolic, and structural principles governing temple construction and sacred spatial design. Supported by color and black-and-white illustrations, the volume provides valuable visual and textual insight into classical South Indian temple architecture and ritual planning. This work is an essential reference for scholars, architects, historians, and researchers interested in Śaiva traditions, temple architecture, and South Asian religious art and design.
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Temple Design in Six Early Saiva Scriptures
Temple Design in Six Early Saiva Scriptures
Book Details
-
Publisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery
-
Author: Libbie Mills
-
Language: Sanskrit and English
-
Edition: 2019
-
Pages: 665 (17 Color and 15 B/W Illustrations)
-
Cover: Hardcover
-
Dimensions: 25.5 cm x 18 cm
-
Weight: 1.30 kg
-
ISBN: 9788184702286
About the Book
Temple Design in Six Early Saiva Scriptures is a comprehensive scholarly study that examines architectural and ritual guidelines preserved in six important early Śaiva scriptural sources. Presenting original Sanskrit material alongside English interpretation, the book explores the theological, symbolic, and structural principles governing temple construction and sacred spatial design. Supported by color and black-and-white illustrations, the volume provides valuable visual and textual insight into classical South Indian temple architecture and ritual planning. This work is an essential reference for scholars, architects, historians, and researchers interested in Śaiva traditions, temple architecture, and South Asian religious art and design.
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Book Details
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Publisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery
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Author: Libbie Mills
-
Language: Sanskrit and English
-
Edition: 2019
-
Pages: 665 (17 Color and 15 B/W Illustrations)
-
Cover: Hardcover
-
Dimensions: 25.5 cm x 18 cm
-
Weight: 1.30 kg
-
ISBN: 9788184702286
About the Book
Temple Design in Six Early Saiva Scriptures is a comprehensive scholarly study that examines architectural and ritual guidelines preserved in six important early Śaiva scriptural sources. Presenting original Sanskrit material alongside English interpretation, the book explores the theological, symbolic, and structural principles governing temple construction and sacred spatial design. Supported by color and black-and-white illustrations, the volume provides valuable visual and textual insight into classical South Indian temple architecture and ritual planning. This work is an essential reference for scholars, architects, historians, and researchers interested in Śaiva traditions, temple architecture, and South Asian religious art and design.
