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Prof. Dr. Anand Krishna needs no introduction to the world ofIndian Art and Culture. With his experience of study, research andpublication in this field, on his father Rai Krishnadasa s richfoundation, his creativity goes back to 1944; his tradition continueseven to the next generation.This unique volume is a compilation of articles contributed byhis colleagues, friends and students all Indian art specialists fromthe whole world. Covering almost 2,000 years, this book embracesalmost every facet of the Indian arts, such as architecture, sculpture,textiles, decorative arts, folk and modern art, sociology and culture.Enriched with over 400 spectacular colour and b&w relevantillustrations, this unprecedented scholarly book will be a source ofinformation for the academics as well as of great interest to everyperson fascinated with Indian art.
Of All The Indian Handicrafts, Textiles Form A Class By Themselves Over Which The Rest Of The World Went Into Ecstasies From Time Immemorial.With An Enormous Store Of Myths, Symbols, Imagery And Inspiration From Other Art Forms Indian Textile-Craft Never Faced A Slump Or Stagnation. On The Other Hand It Transcended From A Craft Identity To The Status Of An Art.With Shades Of Classicism, Folk Tradition And Regional Flavour The Rich And Unrivalled Fabrics Of India Have Rightly Been Called Exquisite Poetry In Colour .Indian Fabric Art Can Be Classified Into Three Broad Categories Woven, Painted Or Printed And Embroidered. Within This Broad Outline The Present Study Pinpoints The Historical Back...
Truth has Many Facets… and, each facet adds to its beauty, its lustre. Most of us, however, accept just one facet and reject others; and, this is the cause of all conflicts, all rifts, all misunderstandings, and even battles and wars. Through the pages of this Perpetual Spiritual Diary, which you can use in many ways, I invite you to see Truth from different angles. And, to appreciate each angle, each facet. I invite you to discover harmony among the seemingly conflicting thoughts; for in Truth, the Ultimate, there is no conflict, there is only Peace, Love, Harmony, and, above all… Beauty. Kebenaran memiliki Banyak Sisi… dan, setiap sisi menambah keindahannya, kilauannya. Namun, kebany...
On Krishna (Hindu deity).
Learn the sensual secretes of Eastern beauty practices with this informative and readable guide. The beauty rituals of the East have long been legendary--the use of oils and unguents, lotions of rose leaves and vinegar, the juice of ripe strawberries and plums, milk baths, honey, and myrrh. The very names evoke an aura of romance, a world where woman pamper and prepare their bodies. Such is the world of Indian beauty as introduced in this exquisite volume of beauty recipes handed down verbally through the ages.
Set in 1950s’ Madras, the story revolves around Anand and Priya, who briefly interacted when they lived in an orphanage fleetingly during their childhood. In his search for Priya, Anand comes across the Kesavans. A warm family, they are benevolence personified who take him in as their own almost immediately. The story slowly unravels as life throws up several challenges for Anand and the people in his life. Thriving on complex human feelings, psychologies, expectations and revelations, Whirpool of Life presents human existence in its ever-changing form, as one man and his long-lost love try to help and provide for those who are less fortunate than them.
Anand was nonchalant; a happy go lucky teenager, facing the world at his own pace and not in a hurry to grow up. The numerous naughty escapades with his friends were the only adventures he could lay claim to… Until… Melissa makes an entrance. Will she be his fortunate stroke of serendipity? Was she worth risking his heart? Come fall under the spell of his saga of friendship, love and journey to self-discovery.
Nisha’s world falls apart when she learns that her grandmother is hiding her from her father and uncle. Nisha is against running away and hiding. With the help of her friends, she is ready to face them and make them pay for the murder of her mother and grandfather. They plan to expose these ruthless people and put them where they belong—behind bars.