1st Edition
The Archaeology of Sacred Spaces The temple in western India, 2nd century BCE - 8th century CE
By Susan Verma Mishra
Copyright 2017
296 Pages
by
Routledge India
296 Pages
20 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge India
296 Pages
20 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge India
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This volume focuses on the religious shrine in western India as an institution of cultural integration in the period spanning 200 BCE to 800 CE. It presents an analysis of religious architecture at multiple levels, both temporal and spatial, and distinguishes it as a ritual instrument that integrates individuals and communities into a cultural fabr
Tables and Figures. Preface. Introduction I. Monumental Remains: Defining Sacred Space II. Sacred Sites and Settlement Sites III. Religious Icons in Gujarat IV. Shared Space and Multiple Affiliations V. Religious Processes, Rituals and Pilgrimage VI. Gujarat in Context Bibliography. Index
