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1	The Hindu Temple: An Introduction to Its Meaning and Forms more books like this by Dr. George Michell add to wishlist For more than 1500 years, from the Indian subcontinent to the islands of the Indonesian archipelago, the temple has embodied and symbolized the Hindu worldview at its deepest level and inspired the greatest architectural and artistic achievements in Hindu Asia. In "The Hindu Temple," considered the standard introduction to the subject, George ... see all copies from $4.28! new only from $21.57! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Khajuraho more books like this by Devangana Desai add to wishlist This title is an introduction to the magnificent world of the Khajuraho temples; their history, patronage, court culture, religion, iconography, and distinctive features of the sculptures and architecture. Addressed to the general reader by an expert on the subject, this book systematically describes the twenty-two temples and the three museums at ... see all copies from $8.85! new only from $8.85! \| first editions
3	Balaji-Venkateshwara, Lord of Tirumala-Tirupati: An Introduction more books like this by Nanditha Krishna add to wishlist The temple of Balaji or Venkateshwara on Tirumala hill above the town of Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh has become a focal point of contemporary religion in India, attracting numerous devotees. However, not much is known about the God, except his ability to answer prayers and perform the most improbable miracles. This book is a collection of the folk ... see all copies from $12.37! new only from $12.41! \| first editions
4	Hindu mandir more books like this by Angela Wood add to wishlist The Where We Worship series provides childre n aged 5-7 with an introduction to the principal religions o f the world. Using high-quality commissioned photographs, ea ch book looks at the features of a particular religion"s pla ces of worship. ' see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.64! \| first editions
5	The Hindu Temple: Deification of Eroticism more books like this by Alain Danielou, Alain Daniilou add to wishlist Danielou's masterpiece on the Hindu temple, now translated for the first time into English, provides a stunningly illustrated tour of the major temple complexes of India. see all copies from $6.97! new only from $12.92! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Kinney: Worshiping Siva & Buddha more books like this by Ann R Kinney, Marijke J Klokke, Lydia Kieven add to wishlist This illustrated volume is a study of the temples created in East Java between the 10th and 16th centuries. The arts of Central Java, home of the great Buddhist moment, Borobudur, and Hindu Prambaran, have been given thorough scholarly attention. The architectural and sculptural treasures of the East Javanese kingdoms of Kadiri, Singasari and ... see all copies from $52.00! new only from $65.78! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	An Abode of the Goddess: Kingship, Caste, and Sacrificial Organization in a Bengal Village more books like this by Masahiko Togawa add to wishlist The village temple is well known for being one of 51 sakta pithas scattered over the Indian subcontinent. Sakta-pithas mean centres of Sakti worship or seat of the Goddess Sati [another name of the Goddess Durga] in Bengali, where the body parts of the Goddess Sati fell to earth. see all copies from $5.34! new only from $16.75! \| first editions
8	Hindu Temples, What Happened to Them more books like this by Sita Ram Goel add to wishlist Contributed articles. see all copies from $13.99! new only from $13.99!
9	The Secret Teachings of the Vedas more books like this by Stephen Knapp add to wishlist This book uses many quotes from dozens of Vedic texts to clearly summarize such topics as the nature of the soul and consciousness, what our spiritual identity is, the law of karma, reincarnation, the real process of evolution, a description of heaven and hell, the history and source of the Vedas, the nature of the Absolute--personal God or ... see all copies from $8.71! new only from $12.32!
10	Temple Architecture and Sculpture of the Nolambas: Ninth-Tenth Centuries more books like this by Andhrew L. Cohen, Andrew L. Cohen add to wishlist Nolambavadi is the historical regional name of territories controlled by the Nolomba dynasty from the late eight to early 11th centuries. The region has temple architecture and sculpture that warrant inclusion in art historical accounts but have received scant attention. This study fills the gap and offers the first comprehensive analysis of ... see all copies from $28.66! new only from $29.73! \| first editions
11	What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple more books like this by Mahendra Jani, Vandana Jani, Neirah Bhargava (Photographer) add to wishlist What You Will See Inside a Hindu Temple will: ? Satisfy kids? curiosity about what goes on in a Hindu temple attended by their friends, broadening awareness of other faiths at an important age when opinions and prejudices can first form. ? Provide Hindu children with a deeper understanding of the practices of their own religious tradition. ? Give ... see all copies from $13.81! new only from $13.81! \| SVS
12	Introduction to Balinese Architecture Introduction to Balinese Architecture more books like this by Julian Davison, Nengah Enu (Illustrator), Luca Invernizzi Tettoni add to wishlist This book is intended to provide the visitor to Bali with a step-by-step guide to the complexities of Balinese domestic and religious architecture. Watercolour illustrations of panoramas, important sites, building types, design concepts, and construction techniques complement a concise, informative text and help to elucidate the meaning of many ... see all copies from $4.68! new only from $16.88! \| SVS
13	Yogini, cult and temples : a tantric tradition more books like this by Vidya Dehejia add to wishlist On yoginis, minor form of Hindu goddesses belonging to tantric tradition. see all copies from $19.32! new only from $19.32! \| first editions
14	The eye of love : in the temple sculpture of India more books like this by Richard Lannoy add to wishlist see all copies from $4.79! first editions \| SVS
15	Temple of Muktesvara at Caudadanapura: A Little-Known 12th-13th Century Temple in Dharwar District, Karnataka more books like this by Vasundhara Villiozat, Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, Vasundhara Filliozat add to wishlist Study in the context of art and architectural tradition of India. see all copies from $21.85! new only from $24.88!
16	The Vijayanagara Courtly Style: Incorporation and Synthesis in the Royal Architecture of Southern India, 15th-17th Centuries more books like this by George Michell add to wishlist see all copies from $7.16! new only from $19.62!
17	Gods and Temples in South India more books like this by Winand M. Callewaert add to wishlist see all copies from $13.96! new only from $13.96!
18	Temples of India: Circles of Stone more books like this by Kaumudi Marathe add to wishlist In this volume, the wealth of mythology, architecture and man's essential but so complex belief in a Godhead, are simplified for the contemporary, lay seeker. Beautifully illustrated and lucidly written, this is more than a book on temples. It takes you to the very heart of an ancient civilization. see all copies from $10.76! new only from $10.76!
19	A complete guide to Hoysala temples more books like this by Gerard Foekema add to wishlist see all copies from $16.45! new only from $20.32!
20	Divine Ecstacy, the Story of Khajuraho more books like this by Shobita Punja add to wishlist see all copies from $17.50! new only from $19.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
21	Kandariya Mahadeva Temple of Khajuraho more books like this by K. M. Suresh add to wishlist see all copies from $18.66! new only from $18.66! \| first editions \| SVS
22	Living architecture: Indian more books like this by Andreas Volwahsen add to wishlist see all copies from $6.55! first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	North Indian Temple Sculpture more books like this by Urmila Agarwal add to wishlist see all copies from $20.50! new only from $20.50! \| first editions
24 view cover	How the Universe Was Created and Our Purpose in It more books like this by Stephen Knapp add to wishlist see all copies from $11.00! new only from $52.46!
25	Temples of Gopaksetra: A Regional History of Architecture and Sculpture in Central India Ad 600-900 more books like this by Michael D. Willis add to wishlist The temple architecture of India has a long, complex and varied history. This monograph focuses on the 7th to 10th centuries and the crucial developments in temple architecture during this time. Gwalior (or Gopaksetra) is one of the few regions to preserve temples and sculpture of the period intact and is therefore critical for understanding ... see all copies from $15.00! new only from $19.47! \| first editions

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