Every essay in this book is an intriguing mix of historical detail, mythological narrative and architectural commentary, supplementing and complementing each other to tell a story that is more than the sum of its parts. From Pashupatinath in Nepal to Nallur Kandaswamy in Sri Lanka, Kamakhya in Assam to Somnath in Gujarat, this anthology features temples from across the subcontinent, complete with beautifully evocative sketches by Mistunee Choudhury. An essential addition to every serious library.
Karthik Venkatesh grew up in Bangalore, speaking Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, English, Dakhani and Hindi. Once an MBA, he later studied education and taught English and History at a school.