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Category : Jaina antiqities
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Contributed papers presented at the Seminar organized by Dept. of Ancient History & Archaeology, University of Madras, in collaboration with All India Digambar Jain (Teerth Sanrakshini) Mahasabha in Oct. 2004.
Jaina Archaeological Heritage of Tamilnadu
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Jaina antiqities
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Contributed papers presented at the Seminar organized by Dept. of Ancient History & Archaeology, University of Madras, in collaboration with All India Digambar Jain (Teerth Sanrakshini) Mahasabha in Oct. 2004.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Jaina antiqities
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Contributed papers presented at the Seminar organized by Dept. of Ancient History & Archaeology, University of Madras, in collaboration with All India Digambar Jain (Teerth Sanrakshini) Mahasabha in Oct. 2004.
Negotiating Cultural Identity
Author: Himanshu Prabha Ray
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000227936
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
This volume breaks new ground by conceptualizing physical landscapes as living cultural bodies. It redefines dynamic cultural landscapes as catalysts in which the natural world and human practice are inextricably linked and are constantly interacting. Drawing on research by eminent archaeologists, numismatists and historians, the essays in this volume • Provide insights into the ways people in the past, and in the present, imbue places with meanings; • Examine the social and cultural construction of space in the early medieval period in South Asia; • Trace complex patterns of historical development of a temple or a town, to understand ways in which such spaces often become a means of constructing the collective past and social traditions. With a new chapter on continuity and change in the sacred landscape of the Buddhist site at Udayagiri, the second edition of Negotiating Cultural Identity will be of immense interest to scholars and researchers of archaeology, social history, cultural studies, art history and anthropology.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000227936
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
This volume breaks new ground by conceptualizing physical landscapes as living cultural bodies. It redefines dynamic cultural landscapes as catalysts in which the natural world and human practice are inextricably linked and are constantly interacting. Drawing on research by eminent archaeologists, numismatists and historians, the essays in this volume • Provide insights into the ways people in the past, and in the present, imbue places with meanings; • Examine the social and cultural construction of space in the early medieval period in South Asia; • Trace complex patterns of historical development of a temple or a town, to understand ways in which such spaces often become a means of constructing the collective past and social traditions. With a new chapter on continuity and change in the sacred landscape of the Buddhist site at Udayagiri, the second edition of Negotiating Cultural Identity will be of immense interest to scholars and researchers of archaeology, social history, cultural studies, art history and anthropology.
The Archaeology of Bhakti II
Author: Emmanuel Francis
Publisher: Companyédition EFEO/IFP
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology and religion
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Papers presented at the second workshop-cum-conference on "Archaeology of Bhakti in South India", held at Pondicherry from 31st July to 13th August 2013.
Publisher: Companyédition EFEO/IFP
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology and religion
Languages : en
Pages : 628
Book Description
Papers presented at the second workshop-cum-conference on "Archaeology of Bhakti in South India", held at Pondicherry from 31st July to 13th August 2013.
Reading History with the Tamil Jainas
Author: R. Umamaheshwari
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 8132237560
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
This book provides a social history of the Tamil Jainas, a minority community living in Tamil Nadu in south India. It holds special significance in the method of studying the community, living in villages of Tamil Nadu and retrieving their perspectives on their past. This is a new approach in terms of historiography from extant works on Jainism in south India. A major feature of this book is the hitherto uncovered aspect of the question of language and identity, caste and the modern socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu, such as the Self-Respect Movement (initiated by ‘Periyar’), in which some Tamil Jainas were active participants. Special features in the book include photographs of the community and monuments, maps, and a unique style, which combines a journalistic approach and academic historical research. This book is of interest to readers of Tamil language and history, and to anyone working on the idea of politics of marginalisation of religious identities, ide as of memory, and community narratives of shared history in the face of religious persecution.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 8132237560
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
This book provides a social history of the Tamil Jainas, a minority community living in Tamil Nadu in south India. It holds special significance in the method of studying the community, living in villages of Tamil Nadu and retrieving their perspectives on their past. This is a new approach in terms of historiography from extant works on Jainism in south India. A major feature of this book is the hitherto uncovered aspect of the question of language and identity, caste and the modern socio-political movements in Tamil Nadu, such as the Self-Respect Movement (initiated by ‘Periyar’), in which some Tamil Jainas were active participants. Special features in the book include photographs of the community and monuments, maps, and a unique style, which combines a journalistic approach and academic historical research. This book is of interest to readers of Tamil language and history, and to anyone working on the idea of politics of marginalisation of religious identities, ide as of memory, and community narratives of shared history in the face of religious persecution.
Open Boundaries
Author: John E. Cort
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791437858
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Open Boundaries provides a new perspective on Jainism, one of the oldest yet least-studied of the world's living religions. Ten closely-focused studies investigate the interactions between Jains and non-Jains in South Asian society, with detailed studies of yoga, tantra, aesthetic theory, erotic poetry, theories of kingship, goddess worship, temple ritual, polemical poetry, religious women, and historiography. Viewing the Jains within a South Asian context results in a strikingly different portrait from the standard models represented in both traditional Western and Indian scholarship.
Publisher: SUNY Press
ISBN: 9780791437858
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
Open Boundaries provides a new perspective on Jainism, one of the oldest yet least-studied of the world's living religions. Ten closely-focused studies investigate the interactions between Jains and non-Jains in South Asian society, with detailed studies of yoga, tantra, aesthetic theory, erotic poetry, theories of kingship, goddess worship, temple ritual, polemical poetry, religious women, and historiography. Viewing the Jains within a South Asian context results in a strikingly different portrait from the standard models represented in both traditional Western and Indian scholarship.
Powerful Pictures: Rock Art Research Histories around the World
Author: Jamie Hampson
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1803273895
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Focusing on stunning paintings and engravings from around the world, 16 papers interrogate the driving forces behind global rock art research. Many of the motifs featured were created by indigenous hunter-gatherer groups; this book sheds new light on non-Western rituals and worldviews, many of which are threatened or on the point of extinction.
Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 1803273895
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 183
Book Description
Focusing on stunning paintings and engravings from around the world, 16 papers interrogate the driving forces behind global rock art research. Many of the motifs featured were created by indigenous hunter-gatherer groups; this book sheds new light on non-Western rituals and worldviews, many of which are threatened or on the point of extinction.
Nagabharana: Recent Trends in Jainism Studies
Author: Prof.Dr.PEDARAPU CHENNA REDDY
Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
ISBN: 9356114463
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Publisher: Blue Rose Publishers
ISBN: 9356114463
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Indian Archaeological Heritage
Author: Chedarambattu Margabandhu
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Archaeology
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
Echoes of History
Author: Sunitha Srinivasan
Publisher: Sunitha Srinivasan
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Echoes of History is a historical narrative that brings to life the former princely states of Travancore and Cochin. The author has revealed the history of the region through word pictures based on the accounts of people who were directly a part of the events she writes about. Beautiful old pictures support the narration. The book is both interesting and educative. History and fascinating facts are intertwined with anecdotes and legends. The book captures an era that the world will never see again. An age when graciousness and courtesy reigned supreme. This makes it a stimulating read for all age groups and people from every walk of life. The chapters of the book feature lesser-known facets of Kerala’s history – for instance, how one man made Kerala a global tourist destination, or the humble beginnings of India’s space research programme. The story of how the Jains came to Kerala and contributed to its high literacy rate makes for fascinating reading, as do the legends surrounding the famous boat races. The book covers diverse topics ranging from banking to a wonderful football academy and even a delightful sailing club that is now housed on what is possibly India’s most expensive piece of real estate! The book's objective is to chronicle events and achievements that have largely been forgotten, which in a sense is both an injustice to the people concerned, as well as a gap in our recorded history. It is written with gentle humour from a perspective of deep affection and delight in the land and its people. It also serves as a well-researched historical narrative.
Publisher: Sunitha Srinivasan
ISBN:
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 126
Book Description
Echoes of History is a historical narrative that brings to life the former princely states of Travancore and Cochin. The author has revealed the history of the region through word pictures based on the accounts of people who were directly a part of the events she writes about. Beautiful old pictures support the narration. The book is both interesting and educative. History and fascinating facts are intertwined with anecdotes and legends. The book captures an era that the world will never see again. An age when graciousness and courtesy reigned supreme. This makes it a stimulating read for all age groups and people from every walk of life. The chapters of the book feature lesser-known facets of Kerala’s history – for instance, how one man made Kerala a global tourist destination, or the humble beginnings of India’s space research programme. The story of how the Jains came to Kerala and contributed to its high literacy rate makes for fascinating reading, as do the legends surrounding the famous boat races. The book covers diverse topics ranging from banking to a wonderful football academy and even a delightful sailing club that is now housed on what is possibly India’s most expensive piece of real estate! The book's objective is to chronicle events and achievements that have largely been forgotten, which in a sense is both an injustice to the people concerned, as well as a gap in our recorded history. It is written with gentle humour from a perspective of deep affection and delight in the land and its people. It also serves as a well-researched historical narrative.
The Archaeology of Sacred Spaces
Author: Susan Verma Mishra
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317194136
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
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. The book will be of special interest to researchers and scholars of ancient Indian history, Hinduism, religious studies, architecture and South Asian studies.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317194136
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 251
Book Description
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. The book will be of special interest to researchers and scholars of ancient Indian history, Hinduism, religious studies, architecture and South Asian studies.