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This book, enriched with beautiful photographs, examines the different aspects of the temple of Goddess Kamakhya, located at Guwahati atop the Nilachala Hills. Examining the architectural features of the temple, it describes in detail its sculptures, inscriptions and sevaits.
Further it presents a detailed account of the Dasamahavidya, the ten manifestations of Devi, including Kali, Tara, Sodasi, Bhubaneswari, Bhairavi, Chinnamasta, Matangi, Kamala, Bagalamukhi ...
The book provides a historical background of the indigenous crafts and industries of the region and discusses the prospects of sericulture, handloom, cane and bamboo, horticulture, floriculture, masks industries in national and international market. It not only analyses the causes of stagnation but also suggest probable remedies. The book may be useful for policy makers and students of Management and economic history.
North-East India is no longer a terra incognito to Indian historiography. Thanks to the efforts of various agencies and departments, there has been considerable progress in the historical research of this region. These researches have brought to light evidences of past cultures of North-East India. However there is a need to sustain this enthusiasm and also study and interpret the different sources of the history of this region. The book also emphasizes on the ...