An Essay on the Origin of the South Indian Temple
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An Essay on the Origin of the South Indian Temple

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Explore the fascinating origins of South Indian temples with N. Venkata Ramanayya’s insightful essay. Discover the evolution from ancient village deities and stone rings to the magnificent Dravidian architecture of the Cholas, Pallavas, and other dynasties. Uncover the influence of Buddhist architecture and the development of iconic features like the vimana. ISBN: 9789360807559

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  • ISBN-13: 9789360807559
  • Publisher: Manohar Publishers & Distributors
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 160 gr
  • ISBN-10: 9360807559
  • Publisher Date: 02 Feb 2024
  • Height: 20 mm
  • No of Pages: 120

24 reviews for An Essay on the Origin of the South Indian Temple

  1. Tanisha Kumari –

    An excellent resource for anyone researching South Indian temples. Deep dive into south indian architectures.

  2. Ananya Choudhury –

    Excellent. A detailed, scholarly work that’s essential for temple architecture enthusiasts.

  3. Unnati Pande –

    An informative read! The author clearly did their research. I’d recommend it to history enthusiasts.

  4. Arpit Jain –

    Interesting, but not for beginners. Prior knowledge of South Indian history would be helpful to fully appreciate this essay.

  5. Srishti –

    An academic work, definitely not a light read. But if you’re serious about understanding South Indian temples, this is a valuable resource.

  6. Suraj Kumar –

    The writing style is a little dated, but the information is still relevant. Provides good historical context.

  7. Navneet Kumar –

    Fascinating read about the origin of south indian temples. Gives great idea about Dravidian architecture.

  8. Harshit Jaisiyan –

    The book is well written. Enjoyed reading this book, will read again for sure.

  9. Priyanshu Kumar Gupta –

    A bit dense at times, but ultimately a rewarding read. The connections drawn between early deities and later temple forms are compelling.

  10. Kiran Sudhakar More –

    Good book, helped me write my thesis. Must buy for anyone interested in south indian temples.

  11. Pulkit Sharma –

    It was okay. It was not as descriptive as I hoped it would be.

  12. Paarth Singh –

    This book is alright. It could have been better and more descriptive with images.

  13. Ispita Borah –

    Fascinating insights into the evolution of temple architecture! A must-read for anyone interested in South Indian history and culture.

  14. Rohit S –

    A great book. The book felt a bit lacking towards the end but the starting was very solid.

  15. Revat Mehra –

    I learned a lot about the influences on Dravidian architecture. The essay is well-researched and provides a comprehensive overview.

  16. Stuti Seth –

    Too focused on architectural aspects. Could have been more in depth on religion and rituals.

  17. Lakshita Khurana –

    A detailed but somewhat dry exploration of South Indian temple origins. Ramanayya’s research is thorough, but the writing could be more engaging.

  18. Abhigyan Raj –

    Good overview of the subject, although I wish there were more illustrations or photographs to better visualize the temple styles.

  19. Adarsh Singh –

    A concise and informative essay. Gave me a great starting point to explore south indian temples. Highly recommend!

  20. Ved Himanshu Patel –

    Insightful analysis of the origins of South Indian temples. However, some arguments are not fully convincing.

  21. Harshit Makode –

    This book has good information. I recommend it. But I feel like it could be better.

  22. Gaurav S –

    Very informative and insightful. But also a bit overwhelming due to the subject matter.

  23. Parvez Khalek –

    A solid piece of scholarship. Ramanayya’s essay is a valuable contribution to the study of South Indian temple architecture.

  24. Ansukesh Singh –

    This book is amazing. Has everything someone need to know about south indian temples.

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