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Madan Mohan: An Enchanting Saga

Madan Mohan: An Enchanting Saga

Sardella, Ferdinando
Bharti, Sushant

Hardcover

General ArchitectureHinduism

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ISBN13: 9798887620992
Publisher: Mandala Publishing
Published: Mar 26 2024
Pages: 176
Weight: 1.25
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.30 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
Conservation Architect and Researcher Sushant Bharti highlights the significance of the Madan Mohan, an ancient and important temple in Vrindavan, India that has had a prominent impact both locally and globally throughout its history. The text includes a captivating portrayal of the temple both at home and in the Indian diaspora, a tribute to the attractive, ever enchanting nature of the structure and its spiritual potency.

The establishment of Gaudiya Vaishnavas in the Braj region catalysed a novel movement centered around the devotion to Radha and Krishna. This movement, in turn, spurred construction of the Madan Mohan, one of the most significant and prominent temples in the area during the Mughal reign. In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, each temple emerged as a distinct exemple of Mughal artistry, showcasing a seamless integration of diverse architectural components and novel experimentation.

The Madan Mohan temple stands as a remarkable testament to the confluence of social, economic, and political forces that transcended regional boundaries during the zenith of Mughal dominance.

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