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The Archaeology of Sacred Spaces: The temple in western India, 2nd century BCE - 8th century CE

The Archaeology of Sacred Spaces: The temple in western India, 2nd century BCE - 8th century CE

Verma Mishra, Susan

Hardcover

Series: Archaeology and Religion in South Asia

Religion General HinduismIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1138679208
ISBN13: 9781138679207
Publisher: Routledge India
Published: Aug 16 2016
Pages: 284
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.90 Width: 5.80 Depth: 8.60
Language: English

This volume focuses on the religious shrine in western India as an institution of cultural integration in the period spanning 200 BCE to 800 CE. It presents an analysis of religious architecture at multiple levels, both temporal and spatial, and distinguishes it as a ritual instrument that integrates individuals and communities into a cultural fabric. The work shows how these structures emphasise on communication with a host of audiences such as the lay worshipper, the ritual specialist, the royalty and the elite as well as the artisan and the sculptor. It also examines religious imagery, inscriptions, traditional lore and Sanskrit literature.

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