Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture)

by Bhagyashree Sarma | 2021 | 59,457 words

This page relates ‘Introduction’ 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 1 - Introduction

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1. A General Note on Purāṇas

2. The Viṣṇudharmottara-purāṇa: An Introductory Note

3. A General Note on Art

4. A General Note on Architecture

5-8. The Present Thesis

9. Review of Literature

Last Updated: 15 September, 2022