Buddhist Art & Antiquities of Himachal Pradesh, Upto 8th Century A.D.Indus Publishing Company, 1994 - 248 pages In The Present Study, The Prevalence Of Buddhism In Himachal Pradesh And Adjoining Areas Has Been Evaluated On The Basis Of Different Archaeological Evidences Scattered Widely In The Form Of Ruined Structures, Images, Icons, Inscriptions And Coins Belonging To The Ancient Era. |
Contents
Preface | 13 |
INTRODUCTION | 19 |
EFFLORESCENCE OF BUDDHISM | 29 |
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Buddhist Art & Antiquities of Himachal Pradesh, Upto 8th Century A.D. Omacanda Hāṇḍā Limited preview - 1994 |
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8th century according activities adopted ancient archaeological architectural associated Audumbara Avalokiteshvara became belonging bhikkhus Brahminical bronze Buddha Buddhist called carry century A.D. coins complex concept considerable considered cult culture deities Delhi depicted detail developed Devi devices devta dhamma discovered discussed district doctrine dominated earlier early elements esoteric established evidences existence fact faith flourished goddess hand Handa Himachal Pradesh Himalayan identified important India indicate influence inscription interiors Jamuna Kangra Kashmir King kingdom known Kullu Kuluta Kushana Lahul later layout living Mandi manifestation material mention monastery monks Naga Nagarjuna numerous original pantheistic pattern period popular practice probably refer regard region religion religious remained revealed rise Rudra sangha seated Shakti Shimla Shiva shrine Siddha significant spiritual standing stone structure stupa suggest Tantra tantric temple texts Tibetan traditions upper valley various village vogue Western worship