The Archaeology of the Nātha Sampradāya in Western India, 12th to 15th Century (Hardcover)

This book studies Nātha sampradāya through archaeological evidence for the first time. Drawing on a pioneering approach to the study of ascetic traditions, it investigates not only the nature of the Nātha sampradāya’s religious architecture but also examines the extent to which they shared space with other religious groups such as the devotees of Siva and Sakti, Buddhism, and Islam, especially with the Sufi tradition. Focusing on western India, the book sifts through a variety of archaeological evidence and documentation of their temples, caves, and maṭhas. It critically analyses iconographic representations of ascetics on temple walls and sculptural representations of yogic postures or āsanas. Further, these representations are discussed within a pan-South Asian framework to highlight both the commonalities of the tradition across the subcontinent and the regional specificities, along with their chronological spread. Breaking new ground, this volume will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of religion, especially Hinduism, history, archaeology, and South Asian studies.

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Archaeology and Religion in South Asia
Release date:	March 2023
First published:	2023
Authors:	Vijay Sarde
Dimensions:	234 x 156mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	214
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-221564-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Regional geography Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Area / regional studies > General Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > History > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General Promotions
LSN:	1-03-221564-X
Barcode:	9781032215648

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