Publisher | Universal Publishing |
Product Format | Paper Back |
Language Published | English |
Volume Number | -- |
Number of Pages | 888 |
Product ID | RMB285626 |
Vishnu Temples of South India (Volume One ? Tamil Nadu) contains thirty articles on little-known Vishnu temples in and around Chennai and Kanchipuram. Three of these are Divya Desams in Kanchipuram, sanctified by the sacred hymns of the Azhvars, while some others are connected with the lives of Srivaishnava preceptors (Acharyas). All the temples highlighted here are ancient historic and religious centres.
Vishnu Temples of South India (Volume Two ? Tamil Nadu) has twenty articles on the smaller Vishnu temples in towns and villages in and around Chengalpattu and in some areas of Chennai. Many of these ancient and historic temples are in a neglected condition now although they were once not only important religious hubs but also the centre of social, economic and cultural activities.
Vishnu Temples of South India (Volume Three ? Tamil Nadu) has twenty articles on the smaller Vishnu temples in towns and villages in and around Chengalpet and in some areas of Chennai. Many of these ancient and historic temples are in a neglected condition now although they were once not only important religious hubs but also centres of social, economic and cultural activities.
Vishnu Temples of South India (Volume Four ? Tamil Nadu) contains twenty articles on historic temples located on the East Coast Road (ECR), Pondicherry (Puducherry), Cuddalore, Thirukoilur, Tindivanam and surrounding areas. Many of these temples contain inscriptions which testify to their antiquity. The history, architecture, sculptures, epigraphs and festivals of these temples have been highlighted in this volume.
Vishnu Temples of South India ? Volume V (Tamil Nadu), contains thirty articles on Vishnu temples in Tamil Nadu. This book mainly focuses on the history, architecture, sculptures and inscriptions of these temples and also the festivals celebrated here. The original names of the places in which these temples were located and also the original names of the deities are mentioned wherever possible. It is clear from the inscriptions that all these temples were once thriving places of worship and also important social, economic and cultural centres.