Kalamukha Temples of Karnataka: Art and Cultural Legacy

Book Detail

• Binding: Hardcover
• Brand: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
• Number of Pages: 677
• Release Date: 30-03-2012
• EAN: 9788124606056
• Package Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.6 x 1.8 inches
• Languages: English

Description

This book explores the Kalamukha temples in Karnataka, which are closely associated with the Lakulashaiva movement, particularly the beliefs and practices of Kalamukha Shaivites. It provides an in-depth study of two remarkable Kalamukha shrines: the Somanatheshvara temple at Haralahalli and the Kadambeshvara temple at Rattihalli. These temples represent a transformation from single-cell shrines to triple sancta structures.

With numerous illustrations, temple plans, and sculptural details, this volume examines the temples' architecture, history, iconography, and inscriptions. It references ancient texts such as the Agamas and Puranas while providing transliterations and translations of inscriptions in Kannada with interspersed Sanskrit verses. The book also highlights key historical inscriptions, including those related to the renovation of the Someshvara temple by King Joma (CE 1181) and the foundation of the Daseshvara temple by Dasiraja (CE 1188).

This comprehensive study is invaluable for scholars and students of Indology, particularly those interested in early medieval South Indian religion, culture, and architecture.

Author Detail

• Name: Vasundhara Filliozat
• Expertise: Indian temple architecture, Shaivism, and epigraphy
• Contributions: A distinguished scholar known for her extensive research on South Indian temple traditions, inscriptions, and Shaiva movements.