Women’s Studies have recently gained recognition as an academic discipline. More and more institutions of higher learning are adding the subject to their curriculum. Besides, assorted women’s groups all over the country are engaged in preparing the theoretical and practical base of the emerging academic discipline. Teaching, research and action are the three-fold approach towards it. This work is the result of the combined efforts of some of India’s leading ...
The Hindu temple is the center of social, religious and cultural life of the people. Schools attached to temples impart education, sculptures and paintings on the temple walls provide opportunities for aesthetic expression and art appreciation it also offer employment to architects, musicians, dancers and a host of other professionals. As such, the temple has always received patronage of the reigning monarchs, oligarchs, the rich and wealthy. Of course, the ...