: the temple in western India, 2nd century BCE-8th century CE Susan Verma Mishra ; Himanshu Prabha Ray creator Himanshu Prabha Ray text Archaeology and religion xxu Abingdon, Oxon ; New York : Routledge , 2017 monographic eng

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283 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. 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 fabric. The work shows how these structures emphasise on communication with a host of audiences such as the lay worshipper, the ritual specialist, the royalty and the elite as well as the artisan and the sculptor. It also examines religious imagery, inscriptions, traditional lore and Sanskrit literature Monumental remains : defining sacred space -- Sacred sites and settlement sites -- Religious icons in Gujarat -- Shared space and multiple affiliations -- Religious processes, rituals and pilgrimage -- Gujarat in context. /Susan Verma Mishra Religious architecture 726.10934 MIS 9781138219649 Atlantic Publishers & Distributors (P)LTD. ;7/22,Anasri Road, Daryaganj,New Delhi-110002 180828 20180828105948.0