{"product_id":"the-archaeology-of-bhakti-mathura-and-maturai-back-and-forth-royal-bhakti-local-bhakti-set-of-2-volumes","title":"The Archaeology of Bhakti – Mathura and Maturai, Back and Forth, Royal Bhakti \u0026 Local Bhakti (Set of 2 Volumes)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"137\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"121\" data-end=\"137\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"185\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"185\"\u003ePublisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"235\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eAuthor: Emmanuel Francis and Charlotte Schmid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"257\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"258\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"275\"\u003eEdition: 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"314\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"314\"\u003ePages: 998 (140 B\/W Illustrations)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"347\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eCover: Hardcover \/ Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"348\" data-end=\"377\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"350\" data-end=\"377\"\u003eDimensions: 23 cm x 18 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eWeight: 2.70 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"421\"\u003eISBN: 9788184702002\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"441\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"441\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eThe Archaeology of Bhakti\u003c\/em\u003e is a major two-volume scholarly work that investigates the material, epigraphic, and architectural evidence of devotional traditions in South Asia. Focusing on the sacred cities of Mathura and Maturai, the study explores the dynamic interplay between royal patronage and local expressions of bhakti. Through inscriptions, temple structures, iconography, and archaeological data, the authors trace the development of devotional practices across regions and periods. Enriched with extensive black-and-white illustrations, the volumes offer a comprehensive understanding of how political authority, sacred geography, and community devotion shaped religious landscapes. This set is an indispensable resource for scholars, historians, and researchers engaged in South Asian archaeology, temple studies, and the historical study of bhakti traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Institut Francais De Pondichery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50585650921776,"sku":"InstitutFrancaisDePondichery_9788184702002","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/nam347.webp?v=1770384466","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/the-archaeology-of-bhakti-mathura-and-maturai-back-and-forth-royal-bhakti-local-bhakti-set-of-2-volumes","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}