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A Cyclopedia of Indian Ivory Art, ISBN 9789381209066, DK-226651- The art of ivory is considered one of the aesthetic productions in India. This is a comprehensive treatise containing historical narratives on the development of the art of ivory. It contains many copious illustrations of the carvings produced. It discusses the growth of the art in India and outside, especially in China, Japan, Thailand in the East and South-east of Asia, centres in the Middle East and the West particularly France and the USA.

ISBN 9789381523148, DK-223757 The first Indian National Congress was held in 1885. This volume is a record of the Congress speeches and resolutions from 1885 to 1889, the attempt being to capture the mental, emotional and physical life of late nineteenth-century India. It is an account of how the leaders of the time contributed to the the evolution of the Indian National Congress and an Indian nationality.

Dkagencies|Indian Books|- Indian rock-cut art has over two-millennia-long history - dating back to the 3rd century BCE. Scattered across the subcontinent today are about 1,500 cave temples. Which include the widely-celebrated monuments at Ajanta, Ellora, Nasik, Udayagiri-Khandagiri, Kanheri and other places. The caves in Ajanta, Ellora, Bhaja and Karle are simply awesome for their massive proportions and are, unmistakably, the marvels in stone. They legitimately count among the glories of India's cultural heritage. Profusely adorned with masterpieces of sculptural art - the frozen version of Indian religious philosophy, these giant cave temples stand in striking contrast with the earliest-known tiny caves in the Barabar Hill, in the Gaya District of Bihar Indian Books.

Dkagencies-Oriya is main official language of Orissa State. It is recognized by the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution. The language has three dialects: Sambalpuri (western Oriya), Desia (southern Oriya), and Katki (coastal Oriya); the last is the standard dialect and the medium of education at the school level. Oriya belongs to the eastern group of the Indo-Aryan family of languages and is derived from Ardhamagadhi Prakrit.

Kannada also called Kannarese, is the official language of the State of Karnataka, southwestern India, Kannada Language Books in India belonging to the South Dravidian branch, and the second oldest of the four major Dravidian languages with a literary tradition. The Kannada script has evolved from the southern varieties of the Ashokan Brahmi script, and is closely related to the Telugu script and kannada local languages in karnataka.

The present treatise generally incorporates the matter about Indian Gods and Goddesses of Indian Art and Literature. The Iconographical representation of the Indian Gods & Goddesses, as glimpsed from the Archaeological findings and temple architecture is one aspect and the literary evidences found in our vast Indian literature of Vedic, Epic and Puranic period is the other aspect of the book. [Indian Books] Both these aspects delineated in this book give us perfect picture and historical development of Indian Mythology of Gods and Goddesses.

Indian Books- Located on the Tungabhadra river, about 120 km west of Bellary in Karnataka, south India, Hampi: earlier called Vijayanagara, was founded in 1336 AD. From 1336 to 1565, the site served as the capital of Vijayanagara Empire: perhaps the most glorious Hindu kingdom, which was founded in the wake of Muslim invasions of peninsular India. As the seat of a military state that dominated the whole of South India

In the image of Mother Goddess from the Upper Palaeolithic Age may be seen the embryonic beginnings of South Asian art. The discovery of terracotta seated-male figurines, in Yogic postures, at Harappa and Mohenjodaro are again among the other instances of the earliest art in the South Asian region. ISBN 9789350500262

DK-223756, ISBN 9789381406052- The book is an exquisite volume presenting the life and achievements of His Highness Maharajah Sri Ganga Singhji Bahadur of Bikaner who ascended the throne of Bikaner and reigned for 50 years (1887-1937). The history of Bikaner is an account filled with heroic exploits of brave kings and their magnificent gallantry. Under the British, the state came to be governed by a Council of Regency, when Maharaja Ganga Singhji Bahadur ascended the throne as a minor.

The rock-cut temples of western India [Indian Books]- Focus of the book is on the evolution of the chaitya and the vihara caves as well as an comprehensive documentation of all the caves. #dkagencies Each cave was carefully studied and their architectural, cultural details were documented

dkagencies.com- Andhra Pradesh is a state known for its finest handloom weaves, the fine handspun khadi of Ponduru, the unparalleled Gadwals, the extraordinary jamdanis of Uppada, the ikat, telia rumals, and the silk sarees as of Narayanpet among them. With its commitment to community and environment, the handloom industry has helped nurture and preserve a tradition ISBN 9788184652567.

DK-206221 ISBN 9789380569031- The book explores the European influences on Srirangapatna paintings, in terms of their thematic content and stylistic features. Beginning with the evolution of historical paintings in India, the book comes to explore this genre of painting in the 18th-century Karnataka - which was then the scene of several battles for supremacy and power

Social sciences, communication, anthropology and sociology- The comprehensive volume with articles by experts highlights the forms of communication and its effects on institutions related to the social and cultural domains such as language and identity and national political mobilisation. It examines the interface of the communication processes with culture and its implications for social change by delving into aspects of popular culture and the challenges of globalisation.

Indian Books- Dkagencies.com- This book attempts to probe the profusion of interpretations through the phenomenology of beauty, through the philosophic discourses on beauty, and, finally, through the physical representations and experiences of beauty, where even the anti-aesthetic becomes an integral part of beauty.

English Books in India- As a curator of South Asians Coins in the Department of Coins and Medals in the British Museum, and lately the Keeper of this department, Joe has had a 'hand' in a variety of numismatic activities |Indian Books|

Indian Books Delhi| Hampi A Story In Stone| By Indian Books The ruins of Vijayanagara, the City of Victory, know better today as Hampi, on the right bank of the Tungabhadra river in northern Karnataka, constitute one of the most extensive and spectacular historical sites to be found anywhere in India.

Indian Books- Kashmir occupies a central position in Asia with its borders touching Pakistan, Afghanistan, China and Tibet. This gave rise to the rich cultural matrix in the valley, including religion, philosophy, literature, history, music, fine arts and aesthetics. There has been continuous sculptural activity in the region spanning over a period of thousand years. Despite the rich treasure trove of Kashmiri sculptural images and their most distinctive regional style, a very little research work is done in this area. The present book is an attempt in that direction.

ISBN 9788189995713 DK-224549 The karigars/artisans of the state have for centuries produced exquisite objects of daily and ceremonial uses. The book comes from the Gujarat State Handloom and Handicrafts Development Corporation Limited - an undertaking of the Government of Gujarat.

Like Buddhism, Jainism is one of the world's oldest religions - which arose in India, in the 6th century BC, as a revolt against the Brahmanic ritualistic practices. Essentially a heretic, altogether independent faith, founded on the principles of non-violence, truth, and righteous conduct

ISBN 9788188934959, DK-227591, The book offers an in-depth, exclusive study of Devi Bagalamukhi and her Sakti pithas, with emphasis on socio-cultural aspects of the goddess' cult. Beginning with a comprehensive backdrop about the genesis of Bagalamukhi's cult, her iconographic attributes, and rituals, among other aspects, the book highlights the goddess' descriptions in literature