Madan Mohan: An Enchanting Saga
Seiten
2024
Mandala Publishing Group (Verlag)
979-8-88762-099-2 (ISBN)
Mandala Publishing Group (Verlag)
979-8-88762-099-2 (ISBN)
Conservation Architect and Researcher Sushant Bharti highlights the significance of the Madan Mohan, an ancient and important temple in Vrindavan, India that has had a prominent impact both locally and globally throughout its history.
The establishment of Gaudiya Vaishnavas in the Braj region catalysed a novel movement centered around the devotion to Radha and Krishna. This movement, in turn, spurred construction of the Madan Mohan, one of the most significant and prominent temples in the area during the Mughal reign. In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, each temple emerged as a distinct exemple of Mughal artistry, showcasing a seamless integration of diverse architectural components and novel experimentation.
The Madan Mohan temple stands as a remarkable testament to the confluence of social, economic, and political forces that transcended regional boundaries during the zenith of Mughal dominance.
The establishment of Gaudiya Vaishnavas in the Braj region catalysed a novel movement centered around the devotion to Radha and Krishna. This movement, in turn, spurred construction of the Madan Mohan, one of the most significant and prominent temples in the area during the Mughal reign. In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, each temple emerged as a distinct exemple of Mughal artistry, showcasing a seamless integration of diverse architectural components and novel experimentation.
The Madan Mohan temple stands as a remarkable testament to the confluence of social, economic, and political forces that transcended regional boundaries during the zenith of Mughal dominance.
Sushant Bharti is a Conservation Architect and Researcher based in New Delhi, India. His research lies in understanding the diverse architectural heritage of India, focusing on the cultural traditions of Braj. He has previously practised with the National Museum, New Delhi to document cultural heritage in Uttar Pradesh and Ladakh. Bharti is the author of Sagar Ke Senani (National Book Trust, 2023). He is currently a fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Ireland and Great Britain and an Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, London.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 22.03.2024 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 152 x 229 mm |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8-88762-099-2 / 9798887620992 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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