The Sculptures of Madan-Kamdev (Study)
by Kamal Nayan Patowary | 2008 | 95,918 words
The essay critically studies the Sculptures of Madan-Kamdev: an archaeological site in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup, Assam (India) dating back to the 9th century A.D. The site features elegant sculptures in relief and round forms which are documented in Sanskrit texts like the Kalika Purana and Yogini Tantra. The study aims to fill the gap in understan...
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