The Art of Bodhgaya book by S.S. Biswas

The Art of Bodhgaya, 2 vols

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By S.S. Biswas

2017, 29 cm isbn 9788174791986

About the Book:

Bodhgaya is one of the four important religious sites (Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath and Kusinagar) of pilgrimage for the Buddhists. Of the four sites connected with the life of Buddha, Bodhgaya occupies a place of pre-eminence for it was here that Sakyamuni Gautama attained enlightenment and became ‘Buddha’ – the awakened one. The event of Buddha’s enlightenment at Bodhgaya inspired artistic creative urge among the artists for generations throughout the eastern world and to create art, architecture, frescoes as also literary compositions of unsurpassed quality and rich variety.

An archaeological site museum was established here in the year 1956 to house the antiquarian wealth that were found and excavated from around the vicinity of the temple complex. The museum has a collection of Buddhist sculptures ranging from 1^stcentury BCE to 11^thcentury CE. The book has been divided into two major sections; the introductory section deals with the geography of the region and its significance, the antiquity of the sites, the temples and architectural remains, the antiquities and their artistic merits in Indian context. The next part of the book includes an illustrated descriptive catalogue of all the art objects (Acc. No.1-1575) belonging to the site museum of the Archaeological Survey of India.

                                                                                                

The present volume is for the first time provides a panorama of historical evolution of Indian Art at Bodhgaya and also brings together all the art objects preserved in the archaeological site museum in the form of a comprehensive illustrated catalogue. Hope, the scholars, researchers as well as general readers will find the volume a useful one.

    

About the Author:

Dr. Biswas is presently the Advisor (Museums) Central Board of Excise and Customs, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India, New Delhi and Chairman, Evaluation Committee, Bharat Kala Bhavan, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. He is the Academic Director of the Archaeological Society of India, New Delhi

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WALKING WITH NANAK BY HAROON KHALID

Walking with Nanak

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By Haroon Khalid

2017, pp. 291, col ills., map

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Haroon Khalid’s lifelong fascination with Guru Nanak was reignited when he came upon Baburbani, a poem written by the saint. This and the discovery that Guru Nanak spent a large part of his life in Pakistan, inspired Khalid to undertake a journey that he hoped would help him learn more about the revered founder of Sikhism.

In this wonderful paean to Guru Nanak, Khalid describes his travels across the length and breadth of Pakistan as he visits the many (No Suggestions) and other locales associated with the saint, delving into their history and musing about their place and significance in a Muslim country. But this book is not merely a story about (No Suggestions), it is also a re-telling of the story of Nanak the son, the poet, the wanderer, the father, the friend. Sifting through the stories of his miracles and poetry, we emerge with a picture of Nanak, the man.

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Ajmer Sharif Awakening of Sufism in South Asia by Reema Abbasi

Ajmer Sharif Awakening of Sufism in South Asia

By Reema Abbasi

2017, pp. 176, isbn 9789385285646

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The Sufi saint Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti introduced the Chisti Order of Sufism to the Indian subcontinent in the 12th century. His dargah at Ajmer is a center of pilgrimage for thousands of seekers of all faiths, even today. Daily, numerous pilgrims arrive to pay homage at the shrine, seek the blessings of the saint known as Gharib Nawaz (Benefactor of the poor) and take part in the rituals at this sacred site. This in-depth researched work traces the history, spiritual journey and mystical influence of Khwaja Muinuddin Chisti. Describing his life and times, the Mughal emperors who were his devotees and his enduring legacy, the book highlights the special features of his dargah at Ajmer Sharif. Featuring 200 unique and evocative photographs of the tombs, monuments, rituals and pilgrims at Ajmer Sharif, the book is a signpost on a spiritual journey.

Style of India by Geeta Khanna

STYLE OF INDIA

By Geeta Khanna

2016, 34 cm., pp. 315, illustrations, 1 map

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Chalcolithic South Asia Aspects of Crafts and Technologies

by Vasant Shinde, Shweta Sinha Deshpande, Amrita Sarkar

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Technology forms an important aspect of culture, as it gauges the economic and social developments of a society during its various phases. The rate of technological change that took place until the Chalcolithic was slow and that spread over a long period of time. For, that was in response to the basic social needs, like the search for food and shelter. However, 5,000 years ago during the Chalcolithic period, a momentous cultural transition began which generated new needs and resources. That was accompanied by a significant increase in technological innovation.

In this book, an attempt has been made to explore the possibility of reconstructing various aspects of Chalcolithic technologies in South Asia. In order to reconstruct that, the archaeological evidences related to the craft and manufacture and the ethnographic data of the modern communities, which is technologically at par with the Chalcolithic, have been considered. 

An Era of Darkness The British Empire in India by Shash Tharoor

An Era of Darkness The British Empire in India

Shashi Tharoor

2016 ISBN 9789383064656 US$ 10.75

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Natyasastram Ascribed to Bharata Muni 2 Vols.

A Treatise on Ancient Indian Dramaturgy and Histrionics

Manomohan Ghosh (Intro)

2016, isbn 9789385005831 Rs. 2120.75 / US$ 38.38

The Natya sastra had been accepted as fifth Veda, as the same is gist of Vedas. According to scripture itself, "The recitative (pathya) he took from the Rgveda, the song from the Samaveda, the Histrionic Representation (abhinaya) from the Yajurveda and Sentiments (rasa) from the Atharvaveda and thus was created the Natyaveda.

With thirty-six chapters and over six thousand verses, this is encyclopaedia of Natya Vidya (Vidya of dance, drama and music). This comprises of every single aspect of Natya viz. it talks about the issues related literary constructions, set up of stage, details related to musical scales and murcchas, analysis of dance forms which considers several body gestures or mudras and movements along with their impact on viewers, it also educates the viewers about the etiquettes to be followed while watching a performance and it deals with Rasas.

Bharata muni describes 15 types of drama ranging from one to ten acts. Individual chapters deal with aspects such as makeup, costume, acting and directing etc.

With detailed theory of drama, Natyasastra is comparable to the Poetics of Aristotle. Bharata Muni refers to bhavas, the imitations of emotions, as per him eight principal rasas are srngara rasa (love), karunya rasa (pity), Raudra rasa (fury), Vibhatsa rasa (disgust), Vira rasa (heroism), Adbhuta rasa (wonder), Bhyanaka rasa (horrific) and Hasyarasa (comedy) however Mahamahesvara Abhinava gupta who wrote a commentary on it also, later setup ninth rasa the santa rasa and said all the other rasas are part of it.

The Natyasastra is the first major text that deals with music at length. It is considered the defining treatise of Indian classical music until the 13th century, when the stream bifurcated into Hindustani classical music in North India and Carnatic classical music in South India; the stronghold of the Hindu kingdoms. Even till date its strict follow up can be seen in performing arts of south India.

With major focus on musical instruments in its musical art narration the Natyasastra also talks about several aspects of musical performance, particularly its application to vocal, instrumental and orchestral compositions. Natyasastra also talks about jatis which are the origin of the notion of modern melodic structures called ragas.

The present edition is critical edition with Samskrta text, transliteration, annotated English translation along with detailed index, which makes it very useful for research scholars, performing arts experts and enthusiasts.

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