Ram chandra kak (9 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. pp. xx + 192 Figures, Illus.

Zustand: New. 29 18 of lates Illus.

Original blue cloth with dustjacket, large format, edges of the dustjacket worn, minor traces of use, else in (very) good condition. Text in English. Please see description or ask for photos.

Hardcover. Zustand: New. Kashmir is known for its mountains, lakes, springs, and mystic shrines that are nestled amongst them. It has been a land of spiritual richness since time immemorial. For ages, it has been known as Reshé Ver the land of saints & sages. I happen to be a child of this pious land. Kashmir's vast landscape is dotted with stone temples of architectural brilliance, made from granite or limestone. Almost all of them are dedicated to the lord of the universe Shiva. Shaivism thrived in the Kashmir Valley between the 8th & 12th centuries CE. These shrines are spread over the entire Valley from South to Central to North Kashmir. They were built by different dynasties that ruled Kashmir the Karkota and Utpala kings being the most prominent ones. These temples have been mentioned in Rajtarangini (River of Kings), the first-ever historical account of Kashmir by Kalhana in the 12th century CE. Though these medieval marvels still stand, however, most of them are in varying stages of decay. Some of these shrines are under the care of the Archaeological Survey of India. The Indian Army stationed in different parts of the Valley is also, additionally, taking care of a few of them, and those are definitely in a better condition. These temples are mostly non-functional now, with the main deity also missing from the sanctum sanctorum. However, in the ones under the care of the Army, daily rituals are performed by a dedicated pujari. Having said that, all these medieval-era temples are in crying need of proper restoration. Also, I sincerely hope that the ones that are less prominent, yet carry a very rich past, also catch the attention of the administration soon and adequate efforts are made to preserve them.…

172 pp.; LXXVII b/w plates, bibliography. London: The India Society, 1933. Hbk. Former Library copy with the associated markings. A discard from a closed Library.

Soft cover. Zustand: Good. 1st Edition. ii, 16, iii pages, 12 leaves of plates : illustrations ; 32 cm. TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Ancient Remains at Bhimbar Saidabad Saidabad to Naushera Naushera Naushera to Chingas Chingas Chingas to Rajauri Mughal Remains at Rajauri Later Remains at Rajauri Rajauri to Thanna Thanna Rajauri to Panjnara Panjnara Phere-da-Kot Summary of Results.…

Zustand: Sehr gut. Original cloth binding, xiv, 172 pages, 77 plates (including one folding plate), hinges starting, but still firm, very good condition. Classic on the early Buddhist and Hindu architecture in Kashmir. Good reprint of the 1933 original. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 680.

Hardcover. 172 p. Good condition. The reading pages are clean and unmarked. Slight signs of storage and wear. Book binding repaired. Hinge slightly loose. Retired library copy with corresponding labelling. Without dust jacket. Otherwise a good copy. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1000.

New Delhi, 1971. XIV,172 pp. 77 plts. Cloth,d/j.D/j sligthly dam. and soiled.