Encyclopaedia of Indian Iconography : Hinduism--Buddhism-Jainism/S.K. Ramachandra Rao. Reprint. Delhi, Satguru, 2003, 3 volumes, xviii, 1744 p., Rs.5000. US $215 (set). ISBN 81-7030-765-1.

Encyclopaedia of Indian Iconography : Hinduism--Buddhism-Jainism/S.K.
Ramachandra Rao. Reprint. Delhi, Satguru, 2003, 3 volumes, xviii, 1744
p., Rs.5000. US $215 (set). ISBN 81-7030-765-1.

"The present publication, Encyclopaedia of Indian Iconography, is
intended to focus attention on the traditional details concerning
images and their worship. The details given in these volumes are taken
entirely from the traditional texts of Agama and Silpa-sastra, like
Brhatsamhita, Manasara, Kasyapa-silpa, Isana-siva-guru-deva-paddhati,
Silpa-ratna, Padma-samhita, Hayasirsa-samhita, Vaikhanasagama and Rupa-
mandana. The entries include not only the Gods and Goddesses of
popular so-called Hinduism, but also the divinities of Jaina (both
Digambara and Svetambara divisions) and Buddhist (Mahayana) religions.
The deities worshipped in Nepal and Tibet are also included. Sadhana-
mala has been used for descriptions of Buddhist deities, and Rupa-
mandana for Jaina deities. Most of the entries are illustrated by line-
drawings of images in temples, monasteries, basadis and in museums.
Topics of peripheral interest (like temple-construction, image-making
worship rituals and Agama divisions) have also been included here.

"The volumes follow the Sanskrit alphabetical order (akaradi) to
facilitate translation into Indian languages. The first volume begins
with the words beginning with vowels in Sanskrit alphabet. Followed
with mute consonants and the rest of the consonants in the subsequent
volumes.

"Among various and synonymous names of the deities, the better known
ones have been selected for entry, while cross-references also have
been indicated. Wherever necessary, background stories for particular
iconographical representations have been given."


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