For centuries, temples have functioned not just as places of worship but also social and cultural centres, offering both a connection to the divine and entertainment in the form of music and dance as respite from everyday life. In Dynasties of Devotion, Deepa Mandlik explores seven ancient temples across India and Cambodia, meticulously examines historical contexts and mythological stories associated with each temple.At the Kailasa Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra, she is struck by the visual representation of fertility and abundance - Goddess Lakshmi, elegantly sitting on a lotus, surrounded by four elephants showering her with rain.
Through the dancing sculptures of Shiva and Parvati at the magnificent Brihadeeswara Temple in Tamil Nadu, Deepa reveals that this Chola dynasty temple was once a prestigious platform for Bharatanatyam with nearly 400 dancers and 250 musicians in residence.
| ISBN: | 9789365696530 |
| Publication date: | 24th April 2025 |
| Author: | Deepa Mandlik |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins India |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 208 pages |
| Genres: |
Asian history Hindu life and practice |
For centuries, temples have functioned not just as places of worship but also social and cultural centres, offering both a connection to the divine and entertainment in the form of music and dance as respite from everyday life. In Dynasties of Devotion, Deepa Mandlik explores seven ancient temples across India and Cambodia, meticulously examines historical contexts and mythological stories associated with each temple.At the Kailasa Temple in Ellora, Maharashtra, she is struck by the visual representation of fertility and abundance - Goddess Lakshmi, elegantly sitting on a lotus, surrounded by four elephants showering her with rain.
Dynasties Of Devotion features in the following genres: Asian history, Hindu life and practice
Paperback. £10.80, down from the £12.00 cover price. In Stock.
Dynasties Of Devotion was written by Deepa Mandlik and published by HarperCollins India
Dynasties Of Devotion has 208 pages
£10.80, reduced from £12.00. In Stock.