Vastu-shastra (5): Temple Architecture
by D. N. Shukla | 1960 | 69,139 words | ISBN-10: 8121506115 | ISBN-13: 9788121506113
This page describes Hindu Architecture in outer India of the study on Vastu-Shastra (Indian architecture) fifth part (Temple architecture). This part deals with This book deals with an outline history of Hindu Temple (the place of worship). It furtherr details on various religious buildings in India such as: shrines, temples, chapels, monasteries, pavilions, mandapas, jagatis, prakaras etc. etc.
Hindu Architecture in outer India
The glimpses of Indian art in outer India may be found in China, Japan and Central America, the last being most interesting where the remains of Maya Civilization have been discovered. Dr. Acharya has summarized, the findings of the eminent orientalists and they may be purviewed in his work, H. A. I. A., pp. 372-75,