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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.

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.

Hinduism isn't a religious faith, but an entire civilization, a way of life. Defying a precise definition, it represents a whole civilization, a millennia-long tradition, and a rich cultural heritage - which, with a continuous history of more than five thousand years -- is enormously vast in scope, splendid in expression, profound in illuminating thoughts, and fantastic in flights of imagination. [Indian Books] Hinduism is a veritably complex religious system, including a wide range of particular beliefs and practices. Because of this and its evolution over the centuries, there are no single and unequivocal rules to define what Hinduism is. Today, over a billion people call themselves followers of this tradition.

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.

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

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.

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

South Asian repression of Faith, and models of ecclesiology, among other aspects. [Indian Books] The Encyclopaedia quintessentially brings out the trans-cultural, migratory and unique character of Christianity. At its base is an astonishing range of sources: both written and oral, from different corners of South Asia.

dkagencies.com- Its every region exhibits countless works of art. Besides their incredible diversity, the antiquity of these objects of art is at once amazing. Even if the history of Indian art has, over the time, been extensively probed and written about from different viewpoints, it remains a relatively virgin area, holding out endless possibilities of research, fresh interpretations, and fresh studies Indian Books Ragamala painting series, ships in Ajanta murals, early Orissan art and architecture, Jain temples at Khajuraho, and several other themes Indian Books Agency.

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

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.

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.

The sadhus can be variantly described as "spiritual adventurers, ascetic warriors, devout mystics, occult rebels, philosophic monks, or even representatives of gods"; but they certainly represent the essence of Hindu spiritualism - which calls for detachment, a liberation from worldly bondage. Rajesh Bedi: one of India's most eminent photographers, specially of wildlife, has followed sadhus for three decades.

ISBN 9788180902994, DK-226317- Islamic architecture of Delhi edited by G.S. Khwaja; foreward by B.R. Mani. 1st ed. Delhi: Bharatiya Kala Prakashan, 2012. Dr G.S. Khwaja (b. 1956): currently serving the Archaeological Survey of India, Nagpur Branch, as Director (Epigraphy), Incharge of Arabic and Persian Inscriptions, is a scholar of Arabic and Persian Epigraphy, Medieval Numismatics, Islamic Calligraphy and Architecture

Dkagencies.com- The |Indian books| publishing industry has today a vitality of its own.Many of these publications are of great merit and valuable contributions keeping the cultural, ethnic and linguistic pluralities of the Indian society in mind. However, not all of them are easily accessible South Asia Books and Indian Books.

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Dkagencies.com offers [Indian books] - Publishing Tamil (Books in Tamil ) is one of the eighteen languages listed in the Indian Constitution that are given special status and functions. It is the official language of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Pondicherry, and one of the official languages of Sri Lanka and Singapore. Tamil is a second language to nearly five million people.

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.

Tamil (தமிழ் ) is one of the eighteen languages listed in the Indian Constitution that are given special status and functions. It is the official language of Tamil Nadu and the Union Territory of Pondicherry, and one of the official languages of Sri Lanka and Singapore. Tamil Language Books in India