The Ramayana has been studies up till now focusing mainly on its literary aspect. Works on the Ramayana in art are not many. This study has remained incomplete due to non-utilization of the regional Ramayana texts, in understanding the depiction and the regional variations. Ramayana in Indian Art and Epigraphy is an attempt in this direction, as the study is based on the data of the regional Ramayanas, including folk themes in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu and epigraphs. The Ramayana panels found in the temples of Andhra Pradesh are studied in detail taking the Valmiki Ramayana and its Dravidian versions into consideration in order to understand the impact of literature on the narration of the scenes of this great epic through the lithic medium, which has its own limitations like space. The method of depiction of the panels is also discussed. Profusely illustrated and with commentary on plates, this study will be a reference work to all those in Indian Art and Culture.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR C. Udayalakshmi
Dr. C. Udayalakshmi is presently Lecturer in History in the Academy of Gandhian Studies Junior College, Tirupati. She obtained her masters Degree with gold medal and the Doctor of Philosophy in 1998 and 1994 respectively from Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati. She has been presenting research papers in Seminars and Conferences. She specializes in Art history and has to her credit five papers published in reputed Journals.
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.
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