A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Elephanta
This page describes Elephanta which is located on page 589 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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Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) [by Geetika Kaw Kher]
D, “The Iconography and Ritual of Siva at Elephanta”p. 13 (* 7) Spink Walter, “Ajanta to Ellora” 1967 (* 8) Huntington Susan, “Art of Ancient India”p. 75 (* 9) Kramrisch Stella, “The Great Cave of Siva in Elephanta: Levels of meaning and their form, DOS Ed Meister p. 1 (* 10) Spink Walter, “Ajanta to Ellora”,1967 (* 11) Shah U....
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Vastu-shastra (5): Temple Architecture [by D. N. Shukla]
Ellora represents the final manifestation of rock-cut architecture in India along with the other notable sites (i) the islands of Elephanta and Salsette and (ii) Mamallapura [Mamallapuram], a development under the Pallava dynasty. Elephanta— Resembles the Damar Lena in general distribution; but it is superior to all others of its kind in the character and quality of its sculptures. For details see Percy Brown....
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The Linga Purana [by J. L. Shastri]
A statue of Shiva in the Elephanta caves represents this form in which the frontal view depicts three heads only, the fourth one on the back is concealed from view and the fifth one on the top is dropped out as the symbol of invisible ether....
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