A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Aihole
This page describes Aihole which is located on page 66 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Vastu-shastra (5): Temple Architecture [by D. N. Shukla]
Its beginnings at Aihole and Badami, the ancient Vitapi 450 A. D. to 650 are remarkable for this characteristic which got developed in its clear cut norms in its early phase al all the three ancient Chalukyan capitals—Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal, during its onslaughts in 600 to 750 A. D. , This thesis is corroborated by Percy Brown s estimation. —See Indian Architecture p. 63 1st two paras....
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Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) [by Geetika Kaw Kher]
An interesting visual depiction of this myth can be seen from Aihole and curiously it is clubbed with Gangadhar aspect of Siva too. [Illustration 34. Gandhadhar Siva with Parvati and Bringhi, Ravan Phadi, Aihole, Karnataka,6th CE] Kalika Purana states that, Parvati (called Gauri here) is described as having suspected Siva of infidelity when she saw her own reflection in the crystal-like breast of Siva....
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Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) [by K. Vidyuta]
Durga temple in Aihole is a classic example of this style. (* 1) vimanam bhavanam harmyam saudham dhama niketanam | prasadam sadanam sadma gehamavasakam griham || alayam nilayam vasamaspadam vastu vastukam | kshetramayatanam veshma mandiram dhishnyakam padam || layam kshayamagaram ca tathodavasitam punah | sthanamityevamuktashca paryayakhya hi panditaih || (* 2) Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture, by P. K....
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