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Shiva
in Art, Literature and Thought
S.L. Nagar |
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| ISBN |
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8173870195 |
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| Year
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1994
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| Pages |
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444
+ 163 plates |
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| Size
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9.5"
X 7" / Hardcover |
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Rs.
1800 |
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Yes |
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The
time of the emergence of Siva, over the Indian religious
scene can not be stated with authenticity since he
is found present in the Vedic literature in the form
of Rudra and in the Indus Valley culture he was present
as Pashupati as also in the form of linga. Gradually
in the post-Vedic literature, he became the mightiest
of all the deities, who could punish even Vishnu,
Brahma, Kala and Kama. Though his supremacy in the
epics is well established, the Upanishads, and the
Puranas are quite vocal about different aspects of
his divine personality. He is conceived in a variety
of benevolent, urga and samhara forms, with different
iconographical features, attributes and postures.
Simultaneously he is conveived to be a deity who could
easily be pleased with utmost devotion, earning him
the title of Ashutosha or the one who can be pleased
quite easily.
An attempt has been made in this work to highlight
various aspects of Siva and the Saiva sects, duly
supported by the texts from the Vedic period onwards.
The archaeological evidence relating to the deity
has been discussed from the days of Harappan civilization,
comprising of sculptures, bronzes, terracottas, seals
& sealings, and Indian coinage besides the murals
and miniatures etc. Taking into consideration the
vast areas of coverage, this work could be called
an encyclopaedia on Siva and Saivism in India and
abroad.
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| Preface
List of Figures
List of Plates
1. The Concept
2. Siva in Early Sanskrit Text
3. Siva in Classical Sanskrit Literature
4. The Archaeological Evidence
5. Iconography
6. Anugraphamurtis
7. Ugra-Samharamurtis
8. Mahakala, Rudra
9. Other Aspects of Siva
10. The Composite Forms
11. The Supreme God
12. Linga-The Concept and Worship
13. The Family of Siva-Siva Parivara
14. Siva Beyond Indian Frontiers
15. Siva in Murals and Paintings
16. Siva in Indian Seals and Sealings
17. Siva in Indian Numismatics
18. In Epigraphical Annals
19. Siva in Indian Terrocatta Art
20. Siva in Buddhism
21. Siva in Jainism
22. Siva Sects
23. Account by Scholars of Other Faiths
24. Epilogue
Appendix on Iconography of Siva
Bibliography
Index
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Mr.
S.L. Nagar, a graduate of the Punjab University,
served in the Curatorial capacity in the Central Asian
Antiquities Museum, New Delhi, the Archaeological
Museum, Nalanda, and Archaeological Section of the
Indian Museum, Calcutta for a number of years. He
has to his credit the scientific documentation of
over fifty thousand antiquities in the Museums, representing
the rich cultural heritage of the country and comprising
of sculptures, bronzes, terracottas, heads, seals
& sealings, ancient Indian numismatics, wood work,
miniatures & paintings, textiles and Pearce collection
of gems, ranging from earliest times to the late medieval
period. He was awarded a Fellowship in 1987 for his
monograph on the Temples of Himachal Pradesh by the
Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi.
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