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Megalithic Culture o...
Megalithic Culture of South India
by: K N Dikshit , Ajit KumarThis volume focuses on the new studies, researches and revelations about the Megalithic culture. The old focus on structural forms has given way to the study of their alignment with solstice and constellation. The book also talks about the
ethno-archaeological approaches in understanding the socio-religious paradigm behind erecting such structural forms along with the study of megalithic art.
₹2,250.00
ISBN: 9788191063523
Year Of Publication: 2014
Edition: 1st Edition
Pages : xi, 518p.
Language : English
Binding : Paperback
Publisher: Indian Archaeological Society
Size: 23
Weight: 1200
This volume focuses on the new studies, researches and revelations about the Megalithic culture. The old focus on structural forms has given way to the study of their alignment with solstice and constellation. The book also talks about the
ethno-archaeological approaches in understanding the socio-religious paradigm behind erecting such structural forms along with the study of megalithic art.
Editorial
Articles
Recent investigations on south Indian Megaliths with reference to Karnataka: Emerging trends
A. Sundara
The astronomical significance of the Megalithic sites at Nilaskal and Byse
Srikumar M. Menon, Mayank N. Vahia and Kailash Rao M.
Excavation at Kurugodu, in Karnataka
M. Mahadevaiah, N. Veeraraghavan
The Megalithic burials of Tamil Nadu: An analysis
S.B. Darsana
Immaiyum Marumaiyum: An exploration into the Cognitive Universe of the early historic Tamil Country
V. Selvakumar
The Porunthal excavation and its Megalithic monuments
K. Rajan
Archaeology of Bhavani River Valley, Tamil Nadu
V.P. Yathees Kumar
Excavations of the urn burial site at Adichanallur, Tamil Nadu 2003-04
M. Nambirajan, Arun Malik and C.R. Gayathri
Archaeology of Namakkal region, Tamil Nadu
S. Selvakumar, M. Rajesh
Recent discoveries of archaeological sites in the Kalvarayan hills, Tamil Nadu
R. Ramesh
Archaeology of lower Vaigai river valley, Tamil Nadu
P. Balamurugan
New interpretations on the typology of the Megalithic monuments and recent finds in Kerala
Jenee Peter
Megalithic remains excavated from a Cist burial at Niramakulam, district Pathanamthitta, Kerala
Ajit Kumar and Ambily C.S
Significant characteristics of Megalithic culture in Andhra Pradesh
K.P. Rao
Megalithic culture of Andhra Pradesh: A review
P.C. Venkatasubbaiah
Megalithic half-Anthropomorphic statue sites in the Rayalaseema region of Andhra Pradesh
K. Raghu Babu
Megalithic Art of Andhra Pradesh
N. Chandramouli
Megalithic Rock Art in Rayalaseema – Andhra Pradesh: Recent discoveries
V. Ramabrahmam
Excavation of non-Sepulchral Megalithic burials at Hirapur, Maharashtra
Kantikumar A. Pawar & Kim Yongjun
Survey of Stone Circles at Junapani
Riza Abbas, Mayank N. Vahia and Aniket Sule
Transforming the Dead: Social implications of Horse remains in Megalithic burials of Vidarbha Region
Shantanu Vaidya and Pankaj Goyal
Architecture of Megalithic burials, district Nagpur
Akash D. Gedam
Excavation at Malli, district Gondia, Maharashtra 2010-11
Virag G. Sontakke and Anand V. Bhoyar
Meadows Taylor and south Indian Megaliths
C.B. Patil
Megalithic culture: A prelude to the subsequent economic growth in Peninsular India and the Deccan
G.K. Lama
Origin and authorship of Indian Megaliths
Vinay Kumar
The Megalithic culture of Adwa Valley in north-central Vindhyas
V.D. Misra, B.B. Misra, J.N. Pal, M.C. Gupta and Ajai Kumar Misra
Legacy of Megalithic practices in Bihar: An ethno-archaeological study
Sachin Kumar Tiwary
Burial traditions in Uttarakhand and trans-Himalayas including Tibet
R.C. Bhatt, Vinod Nautiyal, P.M. Saklani, Sudhir Nautiyal, Sanjiv Juyal and Hari Chauhan
The Megalithic tradition of the Chekhesangs of Manipur
P. Binodini Devi
Dolmen and its associated culture in Korean Peninsula
Lee Youngmoon and Kim Yongjun
Indian Megaliths in wider context
K.N. Dikshit
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Sale!History and Culture of Tamil Nadu: Vol. 2 ₹720.00
Epigraphy, or the study of inscriptions, has played a very important role in reconstructing the history of India. Tamil Nadu in particular has a very large number of epigraphs, which have been of immense help to historians in writing about the history of the Tamil country. The majority of these inscriptions are written in Tamil. However, beginning from the sixth century ad, a large number of inscriptions, both lithic and copper-plate grants came to be composed in Sanskrit as well. Some of these epigraphs are wholly in Sanskrit while some, especially the copper-plate inscriptions, are bi-lingual, with the first or prashasti portion in chaste Sanskrit and the second or operative part of the record being in Tamil.
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Sale!Buddhism in Karnataka ₹248.00
Dr. R.C. Hiremath examines the age-old story of Siddhartha Gautamas early life and renunciation, providing the reader with the background of the Shramana schools that did not accept the authority of the Vedas. He treats, with meticulous scholarship, the Hinayana and Mahayana forms of Buddhism, and establishes that, contrary to popular belief, these two forms were not antagonistic to each other. The author maintains that Buddhism had in fact entered Karnataka before the time of the Emperor Ashoka, and that it enjoyed its heyday between the third century BC. and the third century AD. He describes the organisation of the centres, assesses the standing of Buddhism as a living important religion of Karnataka, and accounts for its decay and departure to countries outside the land of its birth. He discusses the impact of the religion on the literature of Karnataka, of which little, that is authentic, is yet known. Based on the Ashokan edicts found in the region, which are claimed to have been the first writings in Karnataka, Dr. Hiremath goes further to infer that the Kannada script and literature have been derived from Buddhistic literature and philosophy. Supported with reports of archaeological excavations and foreign travellers, the study gives a fresh insight on an hitherto untapped area. With highly informative appendix giving Devanagari text, Roman transliteration and translation of the inscriptions found in Karnataka, extensive bibliographic references, and a glossary of non-English words/phrases, the book holds out an enduring appeal to both scholars and discerning readers.
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Sale!Amulets and Pendants in Ancient Maharashtra (3rd c. bc to 3rd c. ce) ₹198.00
The book documents Indias rich tradition of ornamentation as reflected in its numerous and varied collection of amulets and pendants recovered from archaeological excavations in Maharashtra. It studies the significance of these ornaments as a visible expression of the artistic excellence and cultural wealth of the ancient Indian civilisation particularly at the time of the great Mauryan and Satvahana dynasties. Discussing the evolution of these portable charms against their socio-economic and religious background, the authoress examines the different types of amulets and pendants excavated, the techniques used in making them, their parallels in literary and sculptural representations, and Buddhist influence on them. Giving insights into the sources of raw materials used in these charms, she takes up in detail the trade relations of a specific site with other contemporary sites. With a number of figures and maps, the work promises to be useful to both scholars and students of Indology focussing on facets of Indian culture.
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Sale!Bundelkhand ka Svatantrata Sangarsha (PB) ₹270.00
प्रस्तुत पुस्तक के द्वारा भारत के स्वतंत्रता संघर्ष में बुन्देलखण्ड की जनता के योगदान को सामने लाने का प्रयास किसा गया है। गांधीजी की बुन्देलखण्ड यात्रा एवं ओरछा के समीप सतार नदी के किनारे चन्द्रशेखर आजाद के हरिशंकर ब्रह्मचारी के नाम से कुटिया बनाकर रहने से समस्त बुन्देलखण्ड में तेजी से राष्ट्रवादी भावनाओं का प्रसार हुआ। 1923 के झण्डा सत्याग्रह एवं 1930 के जंगल सत्याग्रह में बुन्देलखण्ड के लोगों ने बढ़-चढ़कर भाग लिया। ब्रिटिश भक्त देशी रियासत के राजाओं ने जब जनता पर अत्याचार किया तो जनता ने प्रजामण्डल की स्थापना कर उनका विरोध किया। इसी विरोध के फलस्वरूप संक्रांति के मेले के दिन 14 जनवरी 1931 को छतरपुर जिले में जलियाॅवाला बाग की तरह ही चरण-पादुका हत्याकाण्ड घटित हुआ। पं. माखनलाल चतुर्वेदी ने कर्मवीर समाचार पत्र के माध्यम से 1920 में रतौना में खोले जाने वाले कसाई खाने का इतना प्रखर विरोध किया कि सरकार को घबराकर अपनी कसाईखाना खोलने की योजना त्यागनी पड़ी। यह एक ओर बुन्देलखण्ड की धरती पर अंग्रेजों की करारी शिकस्त थी, तो दूसरी ओर पं. माखनलाल चतुर्वेदी की पत्रकारिता की महत्वपूर्ण जीत थी।
सागर के भाई अब्दुलगनी, ज्वाला प्रसाद ज्योतिषी, केशवराव खाण्डेकर एवं मास्टर बलदेव प्रसाद, दमोह के भैयालाल चैधरी, अजयगढ़ पन्ना के चंदीदीन चैरहा, छतरपुर के पं. रामसहाय तिवारी, टीकमगढ़ के लालाराम वाजपेयी एवं झांसी के भगवानदास माहौर आदि ने बुन्देलखण्ड के स्वतंत्रता संघर्ष को गति, दिशा एवं अर्थ प्रदान किया। इन्हें पं. द्वारका प्रसाद मिश्र एवं पं. सुन्दरलाल तपस्वी का कुशल नेतृत्व एवं मार्गदर्शन मिला। गोवा मुक्ति आन्दोलन में भी सागर की सहोद्राराय एवं केसरी चन्द मेहता सहित अनेक सत्याग्रहियों ने गोवा जाकर आन्दोलन को सफल बनाया। उक्त सभी घटनाक्रम की रोचक, सहज, सरल, सुबोध एवं तथ्यपरक जानकारी इस पुस्तक में दी गई है। छात्रों, शोधार्थियों, शिक्षक बन्धुओं सहित प्रत्येक वर्ग के लोगों को यह पुस्तक ज्ञानवर्धक एवं रुचिकर लगेगी। -
Sale!Love Songs of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah ₹716.00
This impressively illustrated volume brings forth the evergreen spirit of a Muslim ruler of Awadh, Nawab Wajid Ali Shaw (1822-87), in composing love poetry taking a cue from the amorous Krishna leela and assimilating and practising the same in personal life. A trained Kathak dancer himself and a dedicated patron of poetry, painting and performing arts, Wajid Ali Shah immersed in the rasa of dance, music and drama, and got deeply indulged in the many an expression of shringar, while administering the political affairs of his state.
Recalling the different facets of Nawab Wajid Ali’s life, the book explores the state and fame of Lucknow, of his times, where the Nawab lived a life of refinement and pomp, and attracted the best talents in arts and crafts. It also portrays how were dance and music enjoying pride of place during his reign.
While presenting a penetrating account of Ali Shah’s poetry, the book revisits his musical scholarship, history of his times and presents his poems with English translation. It as well showcases the best paintings centring around his personal and cultural life, and guides one go through the religious and cultural harmony prevailed in Awadh where a lot of factors were at play effecting acculturation between the Hindus and the Muslims, popularly known as the Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb.
