A significant feature of this volume is the study of the cult and iconography of Minor Hindu Deities in Andhra Pradesh which played no less important role in the life and beliefs of the common people. This volume contains 20 latest research papers by Scholars of repute on minor Hindu Deities like Surya, Hanuman, Garuda, Vishwaksena, Sudarsanamurti, Revanta, Virabhadra, Ganesa, Chandesa, Mahisasuramardini, Karttikeya and folk deities.
The papers included in the volume bring to light for the first time new literary, epigraphic, numismatic, sculptural and iconographical data relating to minor deities which are not studied critically so far. This volume is bound to be useful not only to the serious art historians engaged in the study of Minor Hindu Deities but also the readers on Indian Hindu Duties.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR P Neerajakshulu Naidu
Dr. Pathipati Neerajakshulu Naidu obtained his M.A. and Ph.D., degrees in Ancient History and Archaeology from S.V. University in 1975 and 1985 respectively. He has been honoured with " The Best Teacher Award" by the S.V. University in 2010.Presently, he is working as a Professor in the Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, S.V. University, Tirupati. He has served the University in various capacities as Head of the Department, Chairman, P.G. Board of Studies, Coordinator of P.G. Diploma in Epigraphy and Principal, College of International Studies, S.V. University during 2006-2008. He has participated in more than 60 Seminars, Conferences and Workshops and presented several research papers. He is a good researcher, successfully guided 13 M.phil and 5 Ph.D. scholars. He has authored four books and edited the present volume related to the Minor Hindu Deities in Andhra Pradesh.
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