Author: R. Varada TatacharyaPublisher: Kanchi : Sri Tatadesika Tiruvamsastar Sabha ; [Madras : copies can be had from S. Krishnamachari]
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
The Temple of Lord Varadaraja, Kanchi
Author: R. Varada TatacharyaPublisher: Kanchi : Sri Tatadesika Tiruvamsastar Sabha ; [Madras : copies can be had from S. Krishnamachari]
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Sri Varadarajaswami Temple, Kanchi: A Study of Its History, Art and Architecture
Author: K.V. RamanPublisher: Abhinav Publications
ISBN: 9788170170266
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
Kanchi, the ancient capital city of the South, teems with historic temples of great beauty and grandeur. The magnificent temple of Lord Varadaraja, situated in Vishnu-Kanchi, has played a remarkable part in fostering the growth of Sri-Vaishnavism and has justly been ranked with the famous temples of Srirangam and Tirupati as the holiest of the holies. This is the first comprehensive and illustrated treatise on this hoary temple, focusing attention of the various aspects like the origin and the growth of the temple, critical review of the temple traditions, the role of the temple in the growth of Sri-Vaishnavism, the association of the acharyas like Ramanuja with the temple, besides the pivotal role the temple has played in the social and cultural life of the community. The vast literature that has grown round the temple and the five hundred and odd inscriptions that crowd the wall-spaces of the shrines provide a sumptuous source material for this study. One of the largest temple complexes of South India, the temple presents interesting variety of architectural and sculptural styles of different schools. The temple is particularly rich in Vaishnava iconography. The book provides a detailed study and interpretation of these features with the help of hitherto unpublished photographs and drawings. The book also brings to light the presence of fine paintings of the Vijayanagar times that are found in the dark cloister around the sanctum. The book is a distinct contribution to the field of historical and architectural studies of ancient Indian temples.
Temples of India
Author: Dr. K. RaghuramPublisher: Notion Press
ISBN:
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 505
Book Description
Are you a general reader or pilgrim on a religious and spiritual journey? Are you someone that is curious about historical aspects and local legends of a temple? This book, “Temples of India: Ancient, Medieval and Modern” helps you in answering those and takes you on a religious journey across India. Several ancient temples are currently decayed. However, Hinduism has stood as a great spiritual, religious, and moral force for over 2000 years in India and some countries of the Asian continent. “Temples of India: Ancient, Medieval and Modern” helps you uncover your curiosity about our temples that are rich in history. I have attempted to cover several hundred temples, some with extensive details and others briefly. To help the readers navigate easily, this book is organised with individual chapters dedicated to each state in India and focuses on the temples of 29 states of our country, especially ancient and medieval. Some states are covered extensively due to their rich history and existence of Hindu temples.
The Temple of Lord Varadaraja, Kanchi
Author: R. Varada TatacharyaPublisher: Kanchi : Sri Tatadesika Tiruvamsastar Sabha ; [Madras : copies can be had from S. Krishnamachari]
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Sri Varadaraja Swami Temple at Kanchipuram
Author: K. N. ShrinivasanKancheepuram and Its Temples
Author: Ē. Kē CēṣāttiriPublisher:
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Category : Architecture, Hindu
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Chiefly on Hindu temples in Kancheepuram District, India.
Kanchipuram
Author: P.V.L. Narasimha RaoPublisher: Readworthy
ISBN: 9350181045
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
This is a heritage book which takes readers on a spiritual voyage of legends, mythology, saints, temples and dynasties. It presents vignettes of India’s rich cultural background. As one of the seven mokshapuris (centers of salvation) and the nerve-centre of vedic schools, Kanchipuram has always been a role model. Adi Sankaracharya, brought religious renaissance in the country by providing a new meaning to sanatana dharma. He established the KanchiKamakotipeetham which continues to be a center of learning and devotion. The town is credited with having around one thousand temples at one time. While Pallava rulers built most of these temples, these were extensively renovated later by Cholan and Vijayanagara kings. Exhaustive Annexures about the various rules and dynasties are also provided. The book is amply illustrated with maps and photographs, which will be of great interest to general readers and to tourists and pilgrims in particular.
Pilgrim Guide to Sri Devarajaswamy Devasthanam, Kancheepuram
Author: The Body of God
Author: D Dennis HudsonPublisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019536922X
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 687
Book Description
Although Hudson died without completing 'The Body of God', the work has been edited and brought to fruition by Margaret Case. The book is a detailed study of a renowned Tamil Hindu temple, the Vaikuntha Perumal (ca. 770 CE). Hudson uses this temple as an illustration of a major current and historical stage in South Indian Vaisnava religion.
South Indian Shrines
Author: P. V. Jagadisa AyyarPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Hindu temples
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description