Sundeep Prakashan
282 books
Khajuraho - the name itself is synonymous with architectural excellence and breathtaking craftsmanship. The World Heritage temples of Khajuraho can be regarded as one of the wonders of the East, a symbol in stone, representing the cosmic system of Hindu temples, with a dash of erotica along with other worldly and divine scenes. These huge edifices, built over 1000 years ago, are profusely covered with the sculptural art. Khajuraho occupies a very special place in ...
Brahma, Visnu and Siva constitute of Hindu trinity, Brahma is the creator Visnu is the preserver and Siva is the destroyer. But devotees of each of those Gods have attributed and the three functions of creation preservance, and destructions to their favourite deities. In Saivism, Siva is considered to be the supreme reality and he is described as combining in him all the three function-creation, preservation and destruction. Siva worship is of great antiquity, ...
Mythology dates Lucknow back to the satyug period of Ramayana when Laxman the younger brother of Ram formed a settlement of Lakshamanavati or Laxshmanpur. Archaeological excavations indicate presence of prehistoric and historic (AD 40-900) settlements. The historic city of Lucknow was once the seat of Indo-Muslim civilisation- the legacy of the Nawabs of Awadh. Lucknow is also important for its role in the 1857 War of Independence, an event that largely ...
This publication for the first time focuses on a local art tradition in Orissa, vividly documented and substantiated with visuals. The archaic cult of Jagannatha that upholds Oriya nationalism and claims to be the central focus of Orissan art and culture mirrors in this study with an extra tinge of local flavour - the essence of this book. The readers will discover a socio-religio-cultural structure supporting an art tradition in the Jagannatha temple of ...
The present volume of Kala has 27 research articles along with three book reviews which deal with different problems and concepts of Indian Art. The areas covered by these articles are very extensive which include architecture, iconography, painting, sculpture, numismatics and also performing art. The articles pertain to both the unpublished materials and fresh interpretations covering almost the pan-Indian canvas. The period of study in the volume ranges from ...
Art and Architecture of Nalanda deals in details about Nalanda a Buddhist monoment of international fame. The author of this monograph has presented Nalanda in brief with all its academic and artistic pursuit’s for over one millennium as a center of the Buddhist learning as well as heart of art and architecture. In Ist chapter an effort is made to furnish in details about the development of Nalanda from a place of pilgrimage of Buddhists and Jains to a renowned ...
The book is a comprehensive account of recently conducted explorations and excavations by the author in Chhattisgarh. The book brings out the richness of cultural heritage, particularly during megalithic times, of Chhattisgarh. It gives a detailed account of the results of the excavations conducted by the author, at Sorar-Karkabhat - a nucleus megalithic site. It establishes the link between central Indian megaliths and those of northeast India and shows how ...
The Government Museum, Mathura enjoys an enviable position among the museums of India. The rich collection of art preserved in the galleries of this museum, furnishes an eloquent testimony to Indian cultural ethos and the aesthetic excellence. In the present book, the author has given adequate information about the history of the museum, about the main periods of the Mathura art and the exhibition arrangement of the galleries. He has highlighted the important ...
The complete Indonesian Brahmandapurana has been translated into English for the first time in this work. It was rendered into classical Indonesian language (Kawi) in the tenth century A.D. Simple and lucid, it relates the story vividly in limpid fluency. The Indonesian Brahmandapurana is not literal Kawi rendering of the Sanskrit text. It is an original text in Kawi, which has taken inspiration from the Sanskrit Brahmandapurana and the Vayupurana. It follows ...
In the beginning of 19th century A.D., the scholars had realized the importance of textual norms prescribed for raising the Hindu temples, but only in 20th century A.D., the temples and the sculptural display therein attracted the attentions of the scholars of the world. Later on, it was inspired by the publications of Sanskrit treatise which further encouraged the scholars to realize the significance of textual norms and the symbolism of the Hindu art and ...
Documentation of Indian performing arts had already gained momentum with the establishment of several research institutions in India and abroad. The research community has become aware of the importance of documentation meterials as aid to research. The present work is codified to suit the research scholars with an admixture of books, journals, book reviews, criticisms, articles, essays etc., relating to music, dance and allied arts. There are about 8000 plus ...
This book is of interest not only to those students cum scholars interested in philosophy but to any layman interested in the theory of historical interpretation, in cyclic theories of history, or in values within our own culture. It also gives an interesting account about Hegal's metaphysical treatises and illustrations drawn from history. His basic principle of thought i.e., that history is not meaningless change, but a rational process the realization of the ...
The purpose of writing this book is to provoke thought in history and its relationship with other subjects both for the College and University students. This book is also useful for teachers and researchers interested in the methods of historical research and the new understanding of history. It also deals as to how the historian does his work, its orientation is practical rather than theoretical or philosophical in nature. This small piece of work also embodies ...
The collection of "Essays of pre and Protohistoric Cultures" brings to light some facets on the Roots of Indian Civilization. Some of the essay were presented at the National and International Seminars and well received by the scholarly world. There have been persistant enquiries from both the scholars and students, as well, for copies of some of these papers. The author has included some latest discoveries and researches also.
An Attempt is made to study the Muslim Communities in Medieval Konkan dating from the earliest known arrivals of foreign Muslims on the Western coastland in the Konkan littoral, until the end of the nineteenth century. The present study seeks to identify the socio-intellectual and politico-religious roles played by them on the stage of history; and to appreciate their contribution to various other aspects of culture co-related to this, are the assessments made of ...
India is studded with gigantic temple facinating in their beauty and imposing in their appearance. Now, what is the exact role of the idol or image in a temple in the practice if Hinduism? The view accepted by the majority of Hindus is that it is a symbol of God, and an aid to the mind of the devotee to concentrate itself on the divine and become one with it. Prayer and worship are directed in fact, not to the ideal as such, but to the spiritual power which ...
Sri Lanka has a rich and long tradition of wall paintings, starting from prehistoric times, transversing the historical period up to the present day. The wall paintings in Sri Lanka are found in monastries, temples, palaces and residences. The historic context of the Sri Lakan paintings has been studied in great detail by several authors, but little was known about the materials and techniques of execution of these important works of art. The present book is an ...
The real nature of this book was not realised earlier G.P. Majumdar Popularised the name Upavanavinoda. Its real name, a genuine Indian contribution, is Vrksayurveda the book deals with a variety of subject concerning plants, soil, seeds, treatment of soil and seeds, fertilizing, diseases of plants and their cure, creating botanical marvels layout of gardens including provision for water reservoirs etc.
A fabulous compilation of life and times of Bengal 100 and more years ago. Over 115 histories and biographies with illustrations, make this journey into the past a very special one. This is the first representation of the most characteristic architectural and natural beauty of Bengal. Not just beautiful words, painted pictures, but actual photographs have been taken by the author himself. In the early nineteenth century this was a stupendous task of intellectual ...
Stone has been an important medium for Indian sculpture and architecture since the Mauryan Period. This book addresses stone deterioration which poses a serious challenge for professionals involved in the conservation of cultural heritage sites. It examines the various types of building stones used throughout the Indian Subcontinent and their properties. It offers an indepth discussion of the natural causes of stone decay, including the wide spectrum of physical, ...