{"product_id":"the-pancavaranastava-of-aghorasivacarya-a-twelfth-century-south-indian-prescription-for-the-visualisation-of-sadasiva-and-his-retinue","title":"The Pancavaranastava of Aghorasivacarya (A Twelfth-Century South Indian Prescription for the Visualisation of Sadasiva and His Retinue)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"161\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"145\" data-end=\"161\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"165\" data-end=\"209\"\u003ePublisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"237\"\u003eAuthor: Various Authors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"259\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"260\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eEdition: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"327\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"327\"\u003ePages: 262 (with 45 B\/W figure illustrations)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"328\" data-end=\"348\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"348\"\u003eCover: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eDimensions: 24.5 cm x 17 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"399\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eWeight: 550 gm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"420\"\u003eISBN: 285539662X\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"440\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"483\"\u003eThe Pancavaranastava of Aghorasivacarya\u003c\/em\u003e presents a detailed study of a twelfth-century South Indian Śaiva text that lays out a sophisticated ritual and visualisation system centered on Sadasiva and his divine retinue. This work explores the theological symbolism, ritual prescriptions, and visual culture embedded in the text, offering valuable insight into medieval Śaiva practice and contemplative traditions. Supported by numerous black-and-white illustrations, the volume combines textual analysis with visual interpretation, making complex ritual concepts accessible to modern readers. It is an important contribution to the study of Śaivism, South Indian religious history, tantric ritual, and sacred art traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Institut Francais De Pondichery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50582191341872,"sku":"InstitutFrancaisDePondichery_285539662X","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/nab804zb.jpg?v=1770211672","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/products\/the-pancavaranastava-of-aghorasivacarya-a-twelfth-century-south-indian-prescription-for-the-visualisation-of-sadasiva-and-his-retinue","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}