First published in 1914, volume one of this study, published under the patronage of the government of His Highness the Maharaja of Travancore, sought to add to the growing literature on Hindu iconography and mythology for a European audience with the notable inclusion of Sanskrit sources along with extensive photographs of Indian sculpture. Gopinatha Rao begins with an exploration of the history of image-worship in India, followed by a discussion of their usage, classification and production. This detailed introduction is then applied to case studies of Ganapati, Vishnu, Garuda and Āyuđha-purushas, Ādityas, including the Nava-grahas and Devī.
By:
T.A. Gopinatha Roa Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Weight: 993g ISBN:9781138393356 ISBN 10: 1138393355 Series:Routledge Revivals Pages: 538 Publication Date:31 January 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
1. General Introduction. 2. Explanatory Description of Certain Technical Terms. 3. Ganapati. 4. Vishnu. 5. Garuda and Āyudha-purushas. 6. Ādityas, including the Nava-grahas. 7. Devī.