King Bhulokamalla Somesvara III of the Western Chalukyan dynasty composed Manasollasa, a work encyclopedic in nature, in 1131 A.D. In the chapter dealing with Grihopabhoga, King Somesvara gives directions to be followed for the construction of the Palace of the King. In this connection, Somesvara states that the Mayamata, Visvakarma Sastra, Matsyapurana and the other texts were invogue inj his time and that he is giving directions on Vastu accordingly. Thus, Somesvara revealed that single spirit uniting Indian thought and culture permeates from Kashmir to Kanyakumari; and from Gujarat to Assam.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR P. Arundhati
Dr. P. Arundhati, M.A., Ph.D. a distinguished indologist and an archaeologist was born in 1942 at Telaprolu a placid village in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. She took her B.Sc. degree from Scicne College, Osmania University, Hyderabad. She obtained her M.A. degree in Religion and Culture from the same University in 1996. Her academic zeal for research engaged her in her doctoral thesis entitled "Religious life and thought in Andhra Desa from Satavahanas to 1000 A.D." and she was awarded Ph.D. degree by the Osmania University in 1984 for her outstanding thesis. Her academic interest are varied and her specialisation includes the subjects on art, culture, Religion, crafts and archaeology. She acquired vast experience in various professional fields. She served in variuos capacities as Assistant Curator, Excavator, Registering Officer and presently the Administrative officer the Archaeological Survey of India, New Delhi. An academician, Museologists, archaeologist and an administrator she made her mark with notable distinction. she keeps herself engaged in academic pursuits with her wonted scholarship and sensitivity. She is member of many learned bodies in India like Andhra Pradesh History Congress, Museums Association of India, Crafts Museum, New delhi etc. Her independent excavation at Nagnur in Karimnagar district is very much rewarding and her archaeological exploration in many of the Telengana districts yielded potential results. Her unfailing love for Religious studies warrants approbation from all the lovers of indology.
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