Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture)

by Bhagyashree Sarma | 2021 | 59,457 words

This page relates ‘Music’ of the study on the elements of Art and Architecture according to the Vishnudharmottara Purana: an ancient text whose third book deals with various artisan themes such as Architecture, Painting, Dance, Grammar, etc. Many chapters are devoted to Hindu Temple architecture and the iconography of Deities and their installation rites and ceremonies.

Chapter 2 - Music

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1. A Note on Music

2. Origin and Development of Indian Music

3. Vocal Music (Gīta)

4. Instrumental Music (Vādya)

[Full title: Music as reflected in the Tṛtīya-khaṇḍa of the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa]

Last Updated: 15 September, 2022