The title of the volume Prasadam, is meaningful in that it combines in itself the expressions Prasada, ‘a temple’ and ‘of Prasad’. Temple is dear to Prof. Prasad. He carved a niche for himself in our hearths. Hence, this presentation. The editors and the members of the felicitation committee express their gratitude to the learned contributors who have responded well within the short span of time. The bunch of essays is presented under three sections, viz., Archaeology, Art and Architecture and Culture. We are sure that the academic world will receive it well.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR D. Bhaskara Murti
Prof. D. Bhaskara Murti, is an internationally renowned archaeologist. He held the post of the Dean of the School of Archaeology, Culture & Epigraphy of the P.S. Telugu University, Srisailam. Presently he is Professor of Archaeology in the Nagarjuna University, Guntur. He has several papers on Proto history of archaeology. He has visited many countries in connection with academic activities. He has been associated with many academic bodies in various capacities and presently he is the General Secretary of Andhra Pradesh History Congress.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR D. Kiran Kranth Choudary
Dr. D. Kiran Kranth Choudary (b. 1954) is professor of Ancient Indian History Culture & Archaeology, and also the Vice-Principal, S.V.U. College of International Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. His field of specialization is Art and Architecture in which he contributed innovative articles. He has completed three Research Projects sponsored by the University Grants Commission. He has organized the IV Annual Conference, South Indian Numismatic Society and the 26th Annual Conference, A.P. History Congress. He was the co-ordinator of the Association of Indian Universities, 78th Annual Meet of the All India Vice-Chancellors. He also conducted three seminars on different themes. He chaired many sessions in various conferences and seminars. As a resource person he delivered lectures in different universities. Dr. Choudary haspublished Five Prominent Temples of Bhubaneswar (1982), Ragadhuli (1984), Ramayana in Indian Art and Epigraphy (2006) and also edited Sankaram: Recent Researches on Indian Culture (2000), Prasadam, Recent Researches on Archaeology, Art, Architecture and Culture (2004), World Civilizations (2006), Studies in Indian Culture and Archaeology (2007). He has sixty research papers to his credit published in reputed Research Journals. He received training in Remote Sensing for Archaeology at NRSA, Hyderabad. He served as Dean (E) and Special Officer (Evaluation) for the university and also former Head and Chairman, Board of Studies, Dept of A.I.H.C. & Archaeology. He is associated with many academic bodies in various capacities. As poet and creative writer he is associated with many literary and cultural organizations.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR S.S. Ramachandra Murthy
Prof. S.S. Ramachandra Murthy, former Professor of Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology, S.V. University, earlier had worked as Deputy Superintendent in the ASI, Epigraphy Branch, Mysore. He served as the Registrar of the Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapitha (Deemed University), Tirupati. He is well known epigraphist and historian. He was the founder member of Epigraphical Society of India and founder Secretary of Place Name Society of India. His work A Study of Telugu Place Names is pioneering and significant one on Andhra. He has edited several epigraphs of Andhra and importantly edited The Kakatiya Inscriptions Volume for ICHR. He has several research and popular articles to his credit. He is presently associated with the Agama-Kosa project of the R.S. Vidyapitha.
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