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F. Max Muller |
Ancient Sanskrit Literature |
$46.99 $35.24 |
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| This book is like an ocean on Sanskrit literature. It starts from origin and progress of Sanskrit Philosophy and includes object of Sanskrit Philosophy, Veda as the basis of Sanskrit Literature, Veda representing the Vedic Age, antiquity of the Veda.
The book also touches the subject of Aryans, comparison between early history of India and Greece. The meaning of Atman is elucidated, dialogue between Yajnavalkya and Maitreyi also given.
The division of Vedic Age and... |
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James Tod |
Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan |
$76.99 $57.74 |
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| This work relates to the (erstwhile) Central and Western Rajput States of India. It embodies the results of scholarly investigation into the ethnology of Rajputs, their religious and social practices, their festivals and rites, their legal and political institutions and the merits and demerits of their characters.
Herein we get a real portrait of the different aspects of Rajput life: their loyalty, devotion, gallantry, chivalry as also the instability of their character, their outbreaks of... |
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C.P. Sinha |
Appreciation of Indian Art |
$70.18 $52.64 |
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| Art in India, as in other countries of the world, was principally devoted to the service of religion. It reflects the intimate relationship of ideas and life.Mythology, symbolism and iconography are just vehicles or aids to understand the essence and spirit of Indian art as each symbol or every icon has a specific meaning and is expressed with a specific purpose. To appreciate and enjoy Art in its proper perspective, it is imperative to understand the inner meaning and the philosophy behind the... |
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K. Krishna Murthy |
Archaeology of Indian Musical Instruments |
$27.78 $20.84 |
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| This book is a study of the different varieties of musical instruments delineated in the early Indian plastic art. It discusses in detail each item of the musical instruments under the classification. |
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Deo Prakash Sharma |
Archaeology of Lower Ganga-Yamuna Doab (2 Vols.) |
$245.00 $183.75 |
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| The book "Archaeology of Lower Ganga-Yamuna Doab" includes field research work. Various controversies of Kausambi excavations done by G.R. Sharma have been discussed in this work. B.B. Lal had raised few points after a gap of 30 years of these excavations.
This region consisting of Fatehppur, Kausambi and Allahabad district and has
many significant discoveries like Reh inscription of Menander (Posthumous) and
inscribed 3rd century A.D. Siva Linga from Mazilgao, Neolithic tools from Khaga... |
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Prasanna Kumar Acharya |
Architecture of Manasara : Illustrations of Architectural and Sculptural Objects - Manasara Series 5 |
$62.49 $46.87 |
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| This is the fifth volume in the Architecture of Manasara series by Prasanna Kumar Acharya. It contains well over hundred plates exclusively devoted to the illustration of the text in the other volumes. Every aspect of architecture, from the insignificant one of fixing a peg to the elaborate construction of a multi-storeyed structure, is taken care of. The noteworthy feature is the minute attention and great care lavished in the preparation of drawings to clarify: The choice of sites for... |
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Prasanna Kumar Acharya |
Architecture of Manasara : Translated from Original Sanskrit - Manasara Series 4 (Paperback) |
$62.49 $46.87 |
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| Contents: Preface The contents The qualifications of architects and the system of measurement The classification of architecture The selection of site The examination of soil Erection of Gnomons (for Orientation of buildings) and pegs (for foundation) The site plans The sacrificial offerings The village The towns and forts The dimensions of buildings The foundation The pedestals of columns The bases of columns The columns The entablatures and roofs Joinery The general... |
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B. S. Harishankar |
Art and Arcchaeology of India |
$38.89 $29.17 |
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| Table of Contents:
Preface/S.P. Gupta
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Introduction
The early fossil hominds and related apes of siwalik foothills of the Himalayas (stages of pre-human evolution)/A.P. Khatri
Hominid fossils (stages of human evolution)/V.N. Misra
The pleistocene mammalian fossils of the Narmada River Valley and their horizons/A.P. Khatri
Looking at Indian art history/A.Model and S.P Gupta
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Palaeolithic period or old stone age
Neolithic period or new stone age
The Indus-Saraswati... |
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Sadasiba Pradhan |
Art and Archeaology of Orissa |
$80.49 $60.37 |
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| The present volume is a pioneering effort to unravel the rich archaeological potential of the middle Mahandi Valley in Orissa that was traditionally considered terra incognita or an area of isolation. The area roughly extends from the Hirakud dam in Sambalpur district up to the Satkosia in Angul district. The present volume entitled ‘Art and Archaeology of Orissa’-Recent Perspectives with a collection of three important research scholars based on their field works negate this long-standing... |
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Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale |
Art and Craft of Natural Dyes |
$62.99 $47.24 |
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| The Art and Craft of Natural Dyes is the second research publication of the Craft Education & Research Centre, Kalakshetra Foundation. Containing a wealth of information on natural dyes the book is a result of many years of research and hands-on experience with the craft.
Dye yielding plants with correct botanical identification, actual recipes for the extraction and application of natural dyes are given to make this esoteric craft available to all. Profusely illustrated with many... |
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K.S. Gulia |
Art and Culture of Himalayas |
$56.49 $42.37 |
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| A number of factors are responsible for disappearance of different art forms from the Himalayan region. The main among them are social, economical and ecological ones. The cultural invasion from outside is also one of them. During Mughal, Sikh and Rajput periods, the Himalayan art and culture was at its zenith. But during the British period, it took a nosedive. The British were rather pragmatic and matter of factly. They wasted no efforts on vain and inane aesthetics even in the building... |
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Sadanandam |
Art And Culture Of Marginalised Nomadic Tribes In Andhra Pradesh |
$30.49 $22.87 |
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| India is rich in its oral tradition. Its antiquity defies historical inquiry. Indian folklore offers diversity in the forms of expression while retaining the unity of theme, i.e. Dharma. The forms may be changing periodically to suit the times. The purpose of these popular art forms has been the same in a way as the classical arts. They provide education through entertainment. Andhra Desa, comprising roughly the present state of Andhra Pradesh, is the very significant in its folk tradition in... |
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Mary Shepherd Slusser |
Art and culture of Nepal Selected Papers |
$166.67 $125.00 |
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| This volume brings together in one convenient format a selection of papers devoted to Nepalese culture published over several years in a variety of places. In one of them, for example, jointly authored and published in Artibus Asiae in 1973, the authors make one exciting discovery after another as they unravel various facets of Nepalese history. The so-called "Sleeping Vishnu" at Balaju turns out to be actually part Siva and to be a thousand years older than previously thought. In an... |
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Dr. Vijay Kumar Mathur |
Art and Culture Under the Sungas |
$67.38 $50.54 |
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| The Sunga rule marks an important epoch in the political, religious, social, economic and literary field in ancient India.
The author has presented in elaborate form a picture of the developments of the arts of sculpture, architecture and terracotta of this period. A detailed survey of the sources of the material, an exhaustive bibliography, an index and the plates make this book a rich contribution to the study of the art.
About the Author:Dr. Vijay Kumar Mathur is M.A., Ph.D. in... |
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S.G. Kulkarni |
Art, Aesthetics and Philosophy |
$26.49 $19.87 |
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| This book presents the varied reflections on Coomaraswamy’s personality as a philosopher, art historian, art curator and his strong positioning against the colonial teachings of Western art historians and philosophers on India’s art, civilization and culture, projecting an image of Indianness in every sphere. |
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Choodamani Nandagopal |
Arts and Crafts of Indus Civilization |
$115.49 $86.62 |
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| The self-conscious Indus people produced something distinct in every field of activity, including art and craft. The Harappans introduced the ceramic wares, metal and lithic tools and regulated trade. The Indus phase of art stands for the originality of form and content which was treated with metaphysical approaches and canonized in the later phases of Indian art history. On the basis of physical features, the territorial extent of the Indus Empire can be divided into four provinces, namely... |
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M.L. Wadekar |
Aspects of Manuscript Studies: Veda, Classical Sanskrit Literature, Dharmasastra, Puranas and Manuscriptology |
$25.49 $19.12 |
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| The Book-Aspects of Indological Studies-incorporating research papers of the author on the subjects like Classical Sanskrit literature, Dharmasastra, Epics and Puranas was published in 2001. It had received over-whelming response and great appreciation from the scholars from India and abroad. The outcome of incessant research activities of the author all these years was the accumulation of such published/unpublished/being published research papers, on diverse topics of Indology,... |
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S.P. Verma |
Aspects of Mughal Painting: Expressions and Impressions (Vol.I) |
$134.99 $101.24 |
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| Present collection of essays researched and analyzed by S.P. Verma, since 1973, provides the readers an introduction to the Mughal painting. The sixteen studies in this volume offer a fresh interpretation of the Mughal miniatures. These relate to the aesthetic values, art-forms, signs and symbols, and the social and cultural history. Most importantly, Akbar's attempt to liberate painting from the straitjacket of sectarian ideology is the theme of Chapter 1.2. The 'artists signatures' (Chapter... |
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V. K. Choudhry |
Astrology for Life |
$93.99 $70.49 |
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| A practical guide to creating and interpreting horoscopes for yourself, your family and friends. By David M. Hawthorne and Professor V.K. Choudhry Now, you can learn to read astrology charts the quick and easy way. And, with greater accuracy than you ever thought possible. With this revolutionary new book, you will discover how easy it is to: CREATE CHARTS. The book includes step-by-step instructions for creating charts without having to learn mathematical computations. The book includes the... |
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Stephen Arroyo |
Astrology, Psychology and the Four Elements: An Energy Approach to Astrology & Its Use in the Counseling Arts |
$16.49 $12.37 |
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| This recognized classic of modern astrology is truly a pioneering book. It established a new science of astrological psychology. It presents a language of energy that has enabled astrology to be widely and reliably used in the helping professions as well as by the general public. As Library Journal stated, "Transcending the boundaries of separate disciplines, this work represents a major distillation of astrological principles." This book relates astrology to modern psychology and... |
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John Stratton Hawley |
At Play With Krishna |
$48.49 $36.37 |
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| Every year thousands of pilgrims travel to Brindavan, the village where Krishna is said to have lived as child. There, in one of north India’s great spiritual centers, they witness a series of religious dramas called ras lilas, whose central roles are performed by children. By translating four plays that collectively span this cycle, John Hawley provides a lively perspective on the mythology of Krishna as Hindus experience it today. His book contains an opening chapter describing the... |
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R.K. Panda |
Avenues in Sanskrit Literature |
$35.49 $26.62 |
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| The present volume is an important addition to the field of Indology. It contains thirty two essays on varied topics relating to Sanskrit and allied subject written by prominent scholars who are known for their valuable contribution and dedication. There are essays on Vedas, mythologies, epics, poetics, jurisprudence, grammar, Buddhism, manuscriptology and research methodology. The scholars have covered the main areas of Indological literature and have brought to light some significant points.... |
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Dr. V. Ganapati Sthapati |
Ayadi Calculations |
$35.99 $26.99 |
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| This book is best understood by the serious and trained student and practitioner of Vaastu science. It explains the science of measuring sound vibrations and light vibrations and using them as actual physical measurements for structural purposes. These measurements allow specific vibrational qualities to be designed into the created structure. A must for every professional practitioner of Vaastu. About the Author: Born in the year 1927, at Pillayarpatti, a village near Karaikudi, Tamilnadu, Dr.... |
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Sri Aurobindo |
Baji Prabhou |
$4.95 $3.71 |
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| An illustrated edition of Sri Aurobindo's poem founded on the historical incident of the heroic self-sacrifice of the Maratha warrior Baji Prabhou Deshpande.
About the Author:
Sri Aurobindo was an Indian/Hindu nationalist, scholar, poet, mystic, evolutionary philosopher, yogi and guru. After a short political career in which he became one of leaders of the early movement for the freedom of India from British rule, Sri Aurobindo turned to the development and practice of a new spiritual path... |
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Sri Aurobindo |
Bankim - Tilak - Dayananda |
$4.95 $3.71 |
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| Essays on three great Indian personalities:
Literary
Political
Religious.
About the Author:
Sri Aurobindo was an Indian/Hindu nationalist, scholar, poet, mystic, evolutionary philosopher, yogi and guru. After a short political career in which he became one of leaders of the early movement for the freedom of India from British rule, Sri Aurobindo turned to the development and practice of a new spiritual path which he called the "integral yoga," the aim of which was to further the... |
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