{"product_id":"temple-architecture-of-south-india-salem-region","title":"Temple Architecture of South India (Salem Region)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr. G. Manoj\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bharatiya Kala Prakashan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9788180903977\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 359 (with color and black \u0026amp; white illustrations)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.0 x 9.0 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.50 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. G. Manoj's work offers a thorough exploration of Dravidian temple architecture, incorporating both traditional agamas and vastu-granthas. This book presents a detailed study of sculptures and iconography, drawing from ancient Sanskrit texts to provide a rich understanding of the architectural and artistic traditions of South India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more than 50 research papers and a deep academic background, Dr. Manoj brings a wealth of knowledge to this subject. His research is essential for scholars in the fields of history, archaeology, and religious studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr. G. Manoj is an archaeologist and researcher specializing in temple architecture. He holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in Ancient History and Archaeology from Manasa Gangotri, University of Mysore. Currently, he works as a Research Associate with the Maharani Lakshmi Arani Research Foundation in Bangalore and is a resource person with the Archaeological Survey of India. His work primarily focuses on ancient Dravidian temple architecture, sculptures, and iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Manoj has presented numerous research papers in both English and Kannada at various academic seminars and symposia. He has delivered lectures on archaeology, music, and mythology at several universities, including the University of Guelph and Concordia University, as well as various institutions in Karnataka. He is also the author of \u003cem\u003eDevalaya Vastu Vijnana\u003c\/em\u003e, a reference book on Dravidian temple architecture. Apart from archaeology, his interests extend to Kannada and Sanskrit literature, inscriptions, and manuscripts. Dr. Manoj is a multi-linguist and has published works in Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil. Some of his notable books include \u003cem\u003ePlanet Prayers\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMuthuswami Dikshitar Krithis on Mahaganapati\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bharatiya Kala Prakashan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49717924233520,"sku":"DRG.BharatiyaKalaPrakashan_9788180903977","price":3400.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/bharatiya-kala-prakashan-book-default-title-temple-architecture-of-south-india-salem-region-40641073905968.webp?v=1775972055","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/temple-architecture-of-south-india-salem-region","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}