Verghese, Anila.

Archaeology, art, and religion : new perspectives on Vijayanagara / Anila Verghese.

New Delhi ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2000.

viii, 342 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

"A detailed study is presented of the opening up of Hampi-Vijayanagara as a major archaeological site in the sub-continent in the twentieth century, of the evolution of the city and of its temple architectural styles. Among the religious cults and traditions examined are those of Virupaksa, the patronal god of the city, of the folk-deity Mailara, the fertility goddess Lajja-Gauri, and the worship of the alvars and acaryas. The practice of sati is examined exhaustively. Small temples, not studied earlier, such as those of Prata Vitthala and Harihara, as well as certain architectural innovations are also taken up for analysis. Various themes present in Vijayanagara sculpture find their place in this selection. Dance and music in the city and certain facets of the preparation and distribution of food are also discussed. The book concludes with a paper on how the river Tungabhadra was crossed at the site." "Illustrated, with a wide selection of line drawings, maps, and photographs, this volume will be of immense value to students of medieval Indian history, archaeology, and scholars of art, architecture, religion, and culture."--BOOK JACKET.

0195648900
9780195648904

Architecture, Vijayanagara India, South.
Sculpture, Vijayanagara India Hampi.
Sculpture India Hampi.
Hindu temples India, South.
Hindu art India, South.
Sculpture de Vijayanagar Inde Hampī.
Sculpture Inde Hampī.
Temples hindous Inde (Sud)
Art hindou Inde (Sud)
15.75 history of Asia.
Architecture, Vijayanagara.
Hindu art.
Hindu temples.
Sculpture.
Sculpture, Vijayanagara.
Archeologische vondsten.
Bouwkunst.
Plastische kunst.
Godsdienst.
Maatschappij.
Art de Vijayanagar.
Hindouisme Rituel.
Temples hindous Hampi (Inde ; site archéologique)
Archéologie et histoire Hampi (Inde ; site archéologique)
Architecture Inde.
Sculpture hindoue Hampi (Inde ; site archéologique)
Musique et danse Hampi (Inde ; site archéologique)
Aliments Hampi (Inde ; site archéologique)
Art, Vijayanagara India Hampī.
Architecture, Vijayanagara India Hampī.
Hampī (India) Religion.
Hampī (India) Antiquities.
India Hampi.
South India.
Hampi (Inde ; site archéologique)
Hampi (Inde ; site archéologique) Religion.
Hampi (Inde ; site archéologique) Antiquités.
Hampī (India) Civilization.

Location: Library main 214426
Call No.: NA1508.H3 V4 2000
Status: Available