The Temple in Andhradesa [Hardcover]

The Hindu temple is the centre of social, religious and cultural life of the people. Schools attached to temples impart education, sculptures and paintings on the temple walls provide opportunities for aesthetic expression and art appreciation it also offer employment to architects musicians, dancers and host of other professionals. As such, the temple has always received patronage of the reigning monarchs, oligarchs, of the reigning monarchs, oligarchs, the rich and wealthy. Of course, the common man is intimately attached to the temple both for worldly and other worldly business. This work makes a thorough study of the institution of temple in its various aspects. Beginning with the various types of temples, their individual styles, significance and symbolism, the study dwells on the construction, maintenance, organization, management, worship and festivals. Further, the discussion probes into the gifts made to the temples and the purposes for which the fifths are made. The account of various annual and periodic temple festivals makes a fascinating reading. Management of the temple, with attached property and institutions and various functionaries, has received the author’s meticulous attention. Though the study is largely based on the temples of Andhra Pradesh, the findings have an all-India relevance and interest. A first research work of its kind, useful to scholars of history, art, architecture, religion, culture, sociology and indology. About The Author:- Dr. A. Suryakumari received he M. A. and Ph. D. degrees in History from Sri Venkateswara University Tirupati. She was Professor of History at St. Mary’s College, Tuticorin, before moving to Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal, as Professor and Head of the Department of Historical Studies. Contents:- Preface • List of IIIustrations • Introduction • Construction and Consecration of Temples • Purpose of temple building • Varieties of temples built • Auxiliary structures • Repair and Renovation • Consecrvation • Gifts Made to Temple • Purposes of gift making • Varieties of gifts made • Process of gifts making • Management of the Temples • Nature of staff • Maintenance of staff • Varieties of temple servants • Functions • Worship in the Temple • Morning worship • Madhyahnapuja or Midday service • Evening service • Nitht service • Midnigh service • Festivals in the Temple • Annual Festivals celebrated in particular months • Annual festivals celebrated on the days of particular stars in particular months • Annual festivals celebrated on the days of particular stars in particular months • Annual festival celebrated on the days of particular tithes • Annual festivals clebrated on the days of particular stars • Annual festivals celebrated on particular week days • Festivals celebrated on Ayanam days (Sankrantis) • Annual festival without mythological significance • Miscellaneous festivals • Other festivals • Brahmotsavam • Bibliography • Glossary. The Title 'The Temple in Andhradesa written/authored/edited by A. Surya Kumari', published in the year 1988. The ISBN 9788121202305 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 254 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History / Archaeology / RELIGION / PHILOSOPHY. Size of the book is 22.59 x 28.94 cms Vol:-