Elements of Hindu Iconography - Volume 1

First published in 1914, volume one of this study, published under the patronage of the government of His Highness the Maharaja of Travancore, sought to add to the growing literature on Hindu iconography and mythology for a European audience with the notable inclusion of Sanskrit sources along with extensive photographs of Indian sculpture.

List of contents

1. General Introduction. 2. Explanatory Description of Certain Technical Terms. 3. Ganapati. 4. Vishnu. 5. Garuda and ¿yudha-purushas. 6. ¿dityas, including the Nava-grahas. 7. Dev¿.

About the author

T.A. Gopinatha Roa

Summary

First published in 1914, volume one of this study, published under the patronage of the government of His Highness the Maharaja of Travancore, sought to add to the growing literature on Hindu iconography and mythology for a European audience with the notable inclusion of Sanskrit sources along with extensive photographs of Indian sculpture.

Product details

• Authors: Gopinatha Roa, T a Gopinatha Roa, T. A. Gopinatha Roa, T.A. Gopinatha Roa
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2020
• EAN: 9781138393349
• ISBN: 978-1-138-39334-9
• No. of pages: 538
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / General, Hinduism, Religious subjects depicted in art, Religious and ceremonial art, Religion;Hindu;Ganapati;Vishnu