Prayogamanjari and Saivagamanibandhana (Study)

by R. Suthashi | 2010 | 31,491 words

Hinduism Shilpashastra

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Summary: This study deals with the iconography found in the Prayogamanjari and Saivagamanibandhana: Sanskrit books dealing Temple-construction and Shilpa-Shastra: the ancient Indian science of of arts and crafts.—The Prayoga-Manjari was written by Ravi of Matharakula in the 10th century AD whereas the Shaivagama-Nibandhana is authored by Murari-Bhatta from 12th century AD.

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+ Chapter 1 - Introduction

. Iconography in Kerala Tantric Literature: a general survey

. Isanasivagurudeva-paddhati (summary)

. Putayurbhasa (summary)

. Tantrasamuccaya (summary)

. Sesasamuccaya (summary)

. Silparatna of Srikumara (summary)

. Kuzhikkattu Pacha (summary)

. Notes for chapter 1

+ Chapter 2 - Shaiva iconography in Prayogamanjari

. Introduction (Shaiva iconography in Prayogamanjari)

. Good and Bad Omens

. Obtaining the proper Stones (Shila)

. Types of Stones (Shila)

. Garbha—Inner part of the Stone

. Result of the harmful Stone (Shila)

. Rekha—Lines in the Stone (Shila)

. Linga—Types and Measures

. Modification of the Stone (Shila)

. Top of the Linga—Various shapes

. Length of Siva portion

. Padashila—Neuter Stone

. Ornamentation of the Pitha

. Water channel

. Notes for chapter 2

+ Chapter 3 - Shaiva iconography in Saivagamanibandhana

. Introduction (Shaiva Iconography in Saivagamanibandhana)

. Date of Saivagamanibandhana

. Collection of Auspicious Stone (Shila)

. Specific Stones to specific Castes

. Marking on the Stone (Shila)

. Lingalaksana in Saivagamanibandhana

. Description of Banalinga

. Description of Svayambhulinga

. Measurement of Linga as per the sanctum sanctorum

. Description of Dharalinga

. The rule for the octagonal and circular shape (of Lingas)

. Types of Linga

. Defects to the parts of Linga

. Different materials used in making the Linga

. Worshipping of trees for making Linga

. The good aspects of making the Linga with various metals

. Description of Ksanika Lingas

. Description of Mukhalingas

. Description and Measure of Pratima (Images)

. The Mode of drawing lines

. Measurement of Eyes, Ears and Head

. Talabheda—Different measurements

. Notes for chapter 3

+ Chapter 4 - Anthropomorphic forms of Shiva in Kerala Tantric works

. Introduction (Anthropomorphic forms of Shiva in Kerala Tantric works)

. Description of Sukhasana-Murti

. Description of Somaskandesvara-Murti

. Description of Candrasekhara-Murti

. Description of Vrisharudha-Murti

. Description of Gangadhara-Murti

. Description of Tripurantaka-Murti

. Description of Kalyana-Murti

. Description of Ardhanarishvara-Murti

. Description of Gajaha-Murti

. Description of Pashupata-Murti

. Description of Kankala-Murti

. Description of Harihara-Murti

. Description of Bhikshatana-Murti

. Description of Candesanugraha-Murti

. Description of Yoga-Murti

. Description of Kalari-Murti

. Description of Lingodbhava-Murti

. Description of Dharmavyakhyana-Murti

. Description of Jnana-Murti

. Description of Nritta-Murti

. Notes for chapter 4

+ Iconography in Prayogamanjari and Saivagamanibandhana

. Introduction (Iconography—a socio cultural study)

. Supremacy of the Brahmanas

. Importance of Festivals (in connection with the temples)

. The Devadasi system

. Art of casting metals

. Cosmic dance of Siva in murals

. The aesthetical aspect in the Linga

. Notes for chapter 5

Chapter 6 - Conclusion

Appendix 1 - Fourteenth chapter of the Saivagamanibandhana

Appendix 2 - Fifteenth chapter of the Saivagamanibandhana

Appendix 3 - Glossary of the Technical terms of Iconography

Appendix 4 - Bhutasamkhya System

Appendix 8 - Interview With The Traditional Silpi K. Rmakrishnan

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