Narrative Art of South Indian Temples (Srisailam)

The book mainly focuses attention on the following aspects. In the introductory part, a brief review about temple studies in India and in Andhra Pradesh and in particular the significance of Srisailam and its Prakara well literacy importance are discussed in detail.

The various dimensions namely, geo graphical, historical and religious are closely examined. The patronage by various dynastic rulers leading to the physical growth of Srisailam temple complex, the prevalence of various Saivite sects such as Pasupatha, Kalamukha, Kapalika, Aradhya, Virasaiva, Siddha and Sakti cults, all throwing light on the religious significance. All these are presented on the basis of archaeological and literary sources from Telugu and Sanskrit.

Dr. G. Venkataramayya : born in 1956 in the village Golugondapeta, Nathavaram Mandal of Visakhapatnam district in Andhra Pradesh. He got M.A. (Archaeology) M.A. (History) and M.Phil degrees from Andhra University. He obtained the first Ph.D degree from School of History, Culture and Archae ology, P. S. Telugu University, Srisailam Campus under the astute guidance of Prof. K. Thimma Reddy.

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