Bose Vijay Kumar Mathur (1 results)

The book aims at studying the architectural aspect of the Orissan temples It gives a clear idea of the silpa shastra in general and Bhuvanapradipa late medieval silpa shastra text in particular as important sources for the study of Orissan architecture The author has arranged the material according to specific topics such as classification of soils upon which the temple is to be built auspicious ceremonies and classification of temple types and their constituent parts The texts analysis of systems proportion of various temples types is also presented in an admirable manner An introduction to the book surveys the development of temple architecture in Orissa to enable the students scholars and other readers to understand the characteristic features of the art 186 pp.