Gitu giri (9 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: New. pp. xvii + 196.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction of research. 2. Geography and history. 3. Buddhist heritages. 4. Tourism development. 5. Pilgrims and pilgrimage. 6. Modes of transport. 7. Tourist accommodation. 8. Tourism promotion. 9. Conclusion. Bibliography. Appendices. Glossary. Index. Lumbini the birth place of Lord Buddha is situated 22 km west of Siddharthanagar, district headquarter of Rupandehi district in the western Terai region of Nepal. It is an important site from the Buddhist heritages as well as tourist point of view. This region was associated with the Sakyas and Koliya at Kapilvastu and Ramagrama Devadaha respectively in ancient period. This book a research project work, funded by University grants Commission Nepal HESP of Asian Development Bank, is an attempt to put things in proper way. The book contains geography history cultural heritages, present position of tourism pilgrims and pilgrimage modes of transport tourist accommodation, tourism promotional activities and proper suggestions to promote the life styles of the people in Lumbini area. Second chapters throw light on sacred geography and history through Buddhist literature, Chinese account and art remains. In the third chapter details the Buddhist heritages and Master Plan for the development of Lumbini, and its implementation as well as achievements are mentioned in proper way. Physical development as well as cultural heritages are pointed out in Brief. In the fourth chapter, tourist movement at Belahiya, Lumbini and Kapilvastu has incorporated. The result of the analysis of tourists flow and their modes of stay have been incorporated here, highlighting the nationality, high tourist season and further steps in the promotion of this industry. This helps us to place the changing position due to the national policy, peace and security in proper perspective. The fifth chapter contains the pilgrims and pilgrimage from various modes. The study of the pilgrims is based on their motives, professional area, literacy and academic qualification, age, mass, modes of stay, number in a group, frequency, length of stay and accommodation. Chapter sixth throws light on the modes of tansport. Major entry points, air transport, land transport and role of travel and tours. Modes of stay in hotel. Sypplementary accommodations and others of Lumbini, Siddharthanagar and Butwal are incorporated in seventh chapter. Infrastructures for the development of tourism, flow of tourists, changing life styles of the people and norms of modernization have been mentioned in the text. In the eighth chapter promotional activities as well as future indications are mentioned. At the last chapter nineth summary findings and conclusions have incorporated which helps for planning of tourism industry, preservation and conservation of the cultural heritages to the authorities in future. Bibliography appendices glossary index and photographs have been included to make the volume more authentic informative and attractive. (jacket). …

Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. pp. xviii + 505 Illus.

Hardbound. Zustand: As New. New. Contents Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction of research. 2. Sacred Geography. 3. Sacred history. 4. Master plan and development. 5. Art. 6. Architecture. 7. Pilgrims and pilgrimages. 8. Sacred performances. 9. Fair and festivals. 10. Sacred specialists. 11. Conservation and preservation. 12. Development of tourism at Lumbini. 13. Changes and modernisation. 14. Summary and conclusions. Bibliography. Appendices. Glossary. Index. Lumbini the birthplace of Lord Buddha is situated 22 km west of Siddharthanagar district headquarter of Rupandehi District in the Western Terai region of Nepal. It is an important site from the Buddhist as well as archaeological point of view. This region was associated with the Sakyas and Koliya at Kapilvastu and Ramagrama (Devadaha) respectively in ancient period. This book a research study funded by Tribhiwan University Research Division is an attempt to put things in proper way. The book contains sacred geography history master plan art architecture pilgrims and pilgrimage sacred performances fair and festivals sacred specialists conservation preservation tourism development and changes and modernisation the life styles of Lumbini area. Second and third chapters throw light on sacred geography and history through Buddhist literature Chinese account and art remains. In the fourth chapter details of Master Plan for the development of Lumbini and its implementation as well as achievements are mentioned in proper way. Physical development and details of allotted plots are pointed out in brief. In the fifth chapter the art remains viz. stone sculptures human and animals terracotta figurines other terracotta objects seals and sealing coin pottery etc. are incorporated. The result of the analysis of terracotta figurines has been incorporated here highlighting the origin typology and stylistic evolution of the principal forms their techniques and contexts. This helps us to place the changing art forms and style from the Mauryan to Pala Sena periods in proper perspective. The sixth chapter contains the architecture of structural remains of ancient Stupa Vihar Mayadevi Temple and monolithic Asokan Pillar of Sacred Garden. Chapter seven throws light on the tradition of pilgrims and pilgrimage of the site. Daily and special performances are incorporated in eighth chapter. Fair festivals lifestyles of the monks and nuns are mentioned in nine and tenth chapters respectively. Infrastructures for the development of tourism flow of tourists changing lifestyles of the people and modernization through it has been mentioned in the text. It throws light on historical archaeological sociological anthropological and progress of master plan. The book goes into a deep study of art remains sacred performances tourist movement and modernization which helps for planning preservation and conservation to the authorities in future. Bibliography appendices glossary index and photographs have been included to make the volume more authentic informative and attractive. 284 pp. …

Hardcover. 505 p. Very good condition. The reading pages are clean and unmarked. Slight signs of storage and use. Name sticker on endpaper. With dust jacket. Spine edge and book corners slightly bumped. Otherwise a very good copy. 9788187392354 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1000.

Soft cover. Zustand: New. 1st Edition. Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction of research. 2. Geography and history. 3. Principal terracotta sites. 4. Human Figurines. 5. Animal Figurines. 6. Beads. 7. Bangles. 7. Seal and sealings. 9. Counters and tokens. 10. Miscellaneous objects. 11. Conclusion. Bibliography. Glossary. Index. From the preface: Art is the reflection of human thought and experience. It is an open page of either devotional feelings or secular utilitarianism in human society. Art contributes to the enrichment of the outer forms of life in relation to the inner growth of the mind. Religion provides food to the soul, which helps in the promotion of mental thinking and creativity. It also has a self-motivation factor during the course of preservation and conservation. According to Kalidas, beauty, of course, is our idea, but not sin. It is called fine art (Lalita Kala) due to its beautiful character. Since the primitive stage of human civilization, intangible elements of society have been reflecting in clay, stone, wood, metal, bone, ivory, paper, barks, cloths, and leaf. After a micro-analysis of the art elements from the past it is possible to find information about the contemporary society and civilization. Due to it being a cheap and easily tractable medium, clay has been used since the stone age. Clay is so easy a medium to work with that when a child receives a lump of wet clay they start holding and modeling the pliable material in to any form that interests then-which may be human, animal, or any others that provide inner satisfaction and delight. The clay or terracotta figurines may be art pieces or votives, rituals magical objects or toys, but their importance is remarkable in the aspects of social documents, philosophical, and religious beliefs. Any body can model a piece to a certain shape and size depending on his interest. After the object dries in the sun or is fired, it becomes durable in order to be used either in daily life or to be offered at the sacred shrines. …

Soft cover. Zustand: New. Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction of Research. 2. General introduction of artifacts. 3. Lumbini. i. Introduction. ii. Artifacts in museum. iii. Replicas in museum. iv. Structural remains. v. Non-displayed objects. vi. Appendix. 4. Kapilavastu. i. Introduction. ii. Museum. iii. Appendix. 5. Sainamaina. i. Introduction. ii. Museum. 6. Lumbini Tharu Museum. i. Introduction. ii. Museum. iii. Appendix. 7. Conclusion. Bibliography. From the preface: Lumbini, Kapilavastu, Sainamaina and Lumbini Tharu Museums help people to understand and appreciate the natural world, the history of Sakya and Tharu civilizations, and the record of artistic, scientific and technological achievements. Museums collect objects of scientific, aesthetic, or historical importance; care for them; and study, interpret and exhibit them for the purpose of public education and the advancement of knowledge. These museums offer many benefits to their visitors, their communities and society as a whole. Informally they offer unparalleled opportunities for self-directed learning and exploration by national and international visitors of diverse ages, interests, backgrounds and abilities. They are public gathering places where visitors can be entertained, inspired and introduced to new ideas. These are enriched with local cultural life and make communities more appealing places to live and to visit. For society as a whole, museums provide valuable intangible benefits as sources of national, regional and local identity. They have the singular capacity to reflect both continuity and change, to preserve and protect cultural and natural heritage while vividly illustrating the progression of the human imagination and their activities. …