Vidyadharas in Ancient Indian Art

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Vodyadara – a semi divine being often seen relieved on either side of the images of deities (Brahmanical, Buddhist and Jaina). They are also found relived on the walls of temples. Their fascinating figures were quite popular. Curiously enough, this popular semi divine being which appeared so frequently, remained less explained in the books related to iconography and sculptures. In this book an attempt has been made to explain in detail their identities, their symbolism, their functions and their artistic delineations with the idea to establish these semi divine deities in their proper perspective.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Nandini Mehta

Born in Kashi, the author did her M.A. in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology and subsequently did another M.A. in Museology from Banaras Hindu University. During the periods of her studies she developed a keen interest in the field of Indian Iconography. This led to go for further research and did her Ph.D. from Banaras Hindu University working on ‘The Select Vyantara Devatas In Early Indian Art and Literature’. The present book entitled Vidyadharas in Ancient Indian Art is a part of the same doctoral work.

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Title
Vidyadharas in Ancient Indian Art
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8186622721
Length
xxx+128p., Figures; 80 Plates; Notes; References; Appendix; Bibliography; Index; 25cm.
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