Saivism Under the Imperial Colas: As Revealed Through Their Monuments
Narasimhan, Sita (Dr.)
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Book ID : 30776
ISBN-10 : 81-88934-32-1 / 8188934321
ISBN-13 : 978-81-88934-32-4 / 9788188934324
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2006
Edition :
Language :
204p., 57 Illus., 25 cm.
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
The book consists of the text, line drawings, a rich photographic album and bibliography. The book is in seven chapters, dealing with the following aspects: Historical Setting of the Colas, beginning with Vijayalaya to Rajaraja III; A Bird's eye view of the Cola Temples based on the survey made of S.R. Balasubrahmaninan; Iconographic Programme in Cola Temples as Under the Early Middle and Later Colas, Pointig out the stages of evolution; The Saivite pantheon as reflected in the Cola monuments, reflecting and the status of Saivism under the Colas. It presents a stastical account of the status of the various Iconographical forms of the Hindu Gods & Goddesses.
