Devaratham : A Study of Temple Cars of South India
by Susil Pani
Author : Susil Pani
Publisher : Indira Gandhi National Centre For The Arts
Language : English
ISBN : 9788194380382
Item Code : IGNCA080
Pages : 364
Weight : 1.8 KG
Dimensions : 29 X 22 CM
Edition : 2019 , COLOR ILLUSTRATION
Binding : HARDCOVER
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Devaratham : A Study of Temple Cars of South India ,This scholarly work is a comprehensive study of South Indian temple the magnificent chariots used in temple festivals where the deity’s image is taken out in ceremonial procession.
Unlike typical books that focus broadly on temple history, this one zooms in on temple cars as complex artistic, religious, cultural, and architectural objects - blending text, images, fieldwork, and traditional literature.
Here’s what you’ll find inside:
Traces the origin of the temple car tradition using ancient texts like Mayamata, Vedic references, Puranas, and Tamil literary sources.
Discusses how chariots were used in royal and religious contexts in India.
Thirteen chapters detail every component of a temple from wheels (chakram) and superstructure (vimana) to ornamental parts and iconographic elements.
Draws on on-site research and interviews with artisans who make these chariots
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