Rahul Altekar (12 results)

Condition: New. pp. 164.

Condition: New. pp. xiv + 296 Figures, Illus.

Condition: New. pp. xiv + 296 Index 2nd Impression.

Condition: New. pp. xiv + 296, Abbreviations Acknowledgements.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Contents: Preamble. I. Retrospects of Vastusastra: 1. Evolution of Vastusastra. 2. Analysis of the literature or Vastusastra. 3. Literary reflections. II. Technical analysis: 4. Introduction to Astanga Vastusastra. 5. Characteristics of a host (Yajamana). 6. Characteristics of an engineer (silpi). 7. Land selection (Bhumi). 8. Rituals (Vastospati). 9. Lay-out (Padavinyasa). 10. Building materials (vastu). 11. Art and practices of engineering (Sthapatya). 12. Repairs, modifications and interior decorations (alankarana). III. Prospects: 13. Scenario analysis. 14. Prospective learning. 15. Conclusions. Appendices. Bibliography. Glossary. Index. "Though there has been considerable interest in vastusastra in recent times and the orientational aspects of vastusastra have been often discussed, little is known of the essential elements that constitute vastusastra and its scientific application in the present day. Based on extensive research, the work, vastusastra attempts to address this aspect. Examining comprehensively the subject of vastusastra: its conceptual roots in Silpasastra and its later evolution as dealt with in the Vedas, the epic literature, Arthasastra, literature on ayurveda and Kamasutra literature, the volume analyses technical aspects of vastusastra by concentrating on the essential elements (angas) of vastusastra which involve decision-making and actual construction methods, art of engineering and role and responsibilities of engineers, and aspects related to land materials and rituals associated with use of building after its construction. It discusses the ecofriendly life style of the ancient Indians based on vastusastra principles. Giving minute attention to details, it focuses on the application of vastusastra in the present-day society--how the Vastusastra principles can be scientifically applied and the potential of application of Vastusastra keeping in view modern trends in architectural science and civil engineering. "The book will be useful for students and scholars of architecture and engineering and those interested in Vastusastra. " (jacket). …

Soft cover. Condition: New. ISBN:9788124603796.

Condition: New. Brand New. Soft Cover International Edition. Different ISBN and Cover Image. Priced lower than the standard editions which is usually intended to make them more affordable for students abroad. The core content of the book is generally the same as the standard edition. The country selling restrictions may be printed on the book but is no problem for the self-use. This Item maybe shipped from US or any other country as we have multiple locations worldwide.…

Soft cover. Condition: New. ISBN:9788119364145,Territorial restriction maybe printed on the book. This is an Int'l edition, ISBN and cover may differ from US edition, Contents same as US edition.

Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9789392443169.

Hardcover. Condition: New. ISBN:9788124602461.

Hardcover. Condition: New. CONTENTS: Foreword-Dr Shriprasad Bavadekar, Prologue-Dr V.K. Hampiholi, Preamble, Acknowledgements, Abbreviations, List of Tables, List of Figures, 1. Introduction, 2. Areas of Ayurveda Influence, 3. Reinterpreting Kamasastra Theory, 4. Prospects of Kamasastra, 5. 5. Summary and Conclusions, Appendices: Appendix 1: Questionnaire, Appendix 2: Kokkoka s Literature Survey on Kamasastra, Appendix 3: Selected Plates of Kamasastra-Related Sculptures from Site Surveys, Appendix 4: Selected Celebration Moments of Kaamadeva Festival, Appendix 5: Illustrative AAyurvedic Concepts, Appendix 6: Index of Kamasastra Technical Terms, Bibliography, Index. …

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Vastusastra: Ancient Indian Architecture and Civil Engineering. Book.