A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Pattadakal
This page describes Pattadakal which is located on page 519 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]
The next stage in the development of the temple architecture of the period in these parts may be studied in the temples of Pattadakal, the third of the Chalukyan capital seats. It is remarkable for the exuberance of both the styles exhibited side by side....
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Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) [by Chandrima Das]
Similar version can also be seen in the courtyard of the Virupaksha temple in Pattadakal. Shiva here sticks a stiffly exultant pose; his smile is inscrutable. Gajasura s hide forms a taut back drop that also defines the frame. Shiva suppressed the elephant s head with his left foot. His ancillary right arm assumes the Gaja-hasta (elephant-hand) posture. The fingers pointing to the right foot are symbolic of leading the devout on the faith to salvation....
Read full contents: Elephants in Shaivism
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [by Bhagyashree Sarma]
The Temples of Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal, excavated Buddhist, Jaina and Hindu cave temples at Ellora are the greatest monuments of Calukya dynasty. 12. Rastrakuta Dynesty contains the architecture of Kailasha temple at Ellora, Siva temple situated in the Elephanta caves of Maharashtra etc. The Rastrakuta Dynesty belongs to the period from 757A. D to 973 A. D. 13. Hoyashala and Yadava dynasties of Karnataka belong to the period from 1111A. D to 1318 A. D....
Read full contents: 3. A General Note on Art
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