A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Ajanta
This page describes Ajanta which is located on page 74 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]
Ajanta is famous for its paintings; but its contributions in the realm of building art, especially the vase and foliage capital formed the remarkable legacy of the Gupta Art. Ajanta cave-temples represent many centuries of growth of art and evolution of the Order....
Read full contents: Cave Temples of Ajanta
Vastu-shastra (1): Canons of Architecture [by D. N. Shukla]
The mention of numerous pillars inside the structure of a caitya hall suggests affinity with Buddhist caityas of later times found at Karie and Ajanta. Similar cognate details abound in every page of these monumental poetic works couthed in poetic language full of similes and metaphors. Similar identical descriptions with more profoundity in some cases like the descriptions of forts and towns are met in the greater Epic, the Mahabharata and Dr....
Read full contents: (v,2) Vastu in Epic literature
Vasudevavijaya of Vasudeva (Study) [by Sajitha. A]
There are many verses which illustrate the Ajanta strilingas. adhyushushastam nagarimindrasyevamaravatim | rajyangani samriddhani sarvanyapi cakashire || In the above verse, rajyangani, samriddhani etc. are examples for Ajanta napumsakalingas. Like these, Halantapullinga, strilinga and napumsaka shabdas are also illustrated. The Paniniyan rules of stripratyayas are beautifully illustrated by the author. Some examples are as follows....
Read full contents: Suruparaghava of Ilattur Ramasvamishastri
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