A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Khajuraho
This page describes Khajuraho which is located on page 180 of the second 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]
With this general introduction to the general characteristics of Khajuraho temples let us dwell a little more on their grouping and individual craftmanship: “The main group of temples at Khajuraho, consisting of at least a dozen buildings, is that to the north-west of the site, where they are arranged in two lines, with both Vaishnavite and Sivaite [Shaivite?] shrines standing side by side....
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Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India) [by Nidheesh Kannan B.]
The sculptures of Khajuraho, Konark and other medieval Indian temples as also the erotic transports of Bhakti poetry, then, do not need fanciful explanations. They are the art of and for an energetic and erotic people. As we look back over the centuries, the Indians of a bygone era were involved in the metaphysical questions raised by death....
Read full contents: 2. Human Life: Sexuality and Spirituality
Vastu-shastra (1): Canons of Architecture [by D. N. Shukla]
Whose monumental temples in Indian architectural heritage have formed the most inspiring fascination to the writer and whose towering edifices at Ellura, Bhuvanesvara, Khajuraho and other renowned temple-sites are the crowning achievements of the Indian artisans and their gurus—the Sthapatis and the Sthapakas....
Read full contents: Dedication to Lord Shiva
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