Temple Architecture and Sculpture
Studies of temple architecture, iconography, and sculptural traditions across India, including Jageshwara, Kardameshvara, Kashmir temples, Chola bronzes, and Gupta art.
The journal publishes research on temple architecture and sculpture from across the Indian subcontinent, covering evolutionary developments from the Gupta period to the medieval era.
Major Studies
Temple Architecture
Jageshwara Temples, Almora, Uttarakhand (VOL-1-03): Detailed account by Ajay Srivastava and Niharika of the architecture of temples at Jageshwar, a major Shaiva pilgrimage site.
Nilkaṇṭha Temple, Kāliñjara (VOL-1-01): Study by Vijay Kumar of this important temple in the Kalinjar fort complex.
Kardameśvara Temple, Varanasi (VOL-4-01): M.N.P. Tiwari’s detailed description of the architecture and sculptures of the Kardameshwar temple, belonging to the Gahadawala period (12th-13th century CE).
Ancient Hindu Temple Architecture of South Kashmir (VOL-3-04): Arif Ahmad Dar and Sandeep Kumar Pandey describe temple architecture influenced by Gandhara, Kushan, and Greco-Roman styles.
Unique Features of Ancient Hindu Temple Architecture of Kashmir (VOL-7-03): Continuation of the Kashmir temple studies.
Brick Temples in the Middle Ganga Plains (VOL-10-03): Study by Amar Singh of brick temple architecture in the Gangetic plains.
Evolution of Pillars in North Indian Temples (VOL-6-02): Amar Singh traces the evolution of temple pillars from protohistoric to medieval times.
Torana Art and Architecture (VOL-11-01): Study of the torana (ceremonial gateway) tradition in Indian architecture.
Decorative Art in the Temples of Central India (VOL-8-04): Exploration of decorative art in Central Indian temples.
Osian Temples, Rajasthan (VOL-9-03): Study of decorated ceilings of Osian temples.
Panchayatana Puja (VOL-10-01): Brahmanical and Buddhist tradition of Panchayatana worship.
Trilochan-Nath Mahadeva Temple (VOL-10-01): Past and present architectural and cultural setting.
Vedagiriswarar Temple, Thirukazhukundram (VOL-10-03): Sacred space and dynastic patronage.
Sculpture and Iconography
Gupta Art (VOL-5-01): J. Manuel and Rajendra Yadav show Gupta art assimilated traditions of different eras and regions of India.
Evolution of Bronze Sculptures in the Chola Period (VOL-8-02): Case study of Kali bronze images from the Government Museum, Chennai.
Metal Icons of Assam (VOL-11-01): Tracing the sculptural tradition of Assamese metal icons.
Brahmanical Deities of Nepal (VOL-5-03): Iconographic study by G.K. Lama.
Two Visnu Sculptures from Daksin Radha (VOL-4-04): Somreeta Majumdar’s study.
Sculptures at Sursari Ganga, Kalinjar (VOL-6-01): Vijay Kumar’s documentation.
Pratihara Period Images from Babhaniyav and Mahavan, Varanasi (VOL-6-01): Maruti Nandan Pd. Tiwari and Shanti Swaroop Sinha.
Mathuran Sculpture from Shaikhan Dheri, Charsadda (VOL-6-02): Re-examination by M. Habibullah Khan Khattak.
Hero Stones of Kalahandi (VOL-9-01): Preliminary study by Raj Kumar Rate and Shilpa Goel.
Stone Sculptures of Government Museum Mathura (VOL-9-01): Catalogue of stone sculptures.
Wooden Architecture
- Unique Wooden Siva Temple in Varanasi (VOL-4-04): Living cultural relations between India and Nepal.