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Architecture an Art of the Deccan Sultanates: George Michell, Mark Zebrowski Architecture and Art of Southern India: George Michell Brick Temples of Bengal: From the Archives of David McCutchion Blue Guide: Southern India: George Michell The Hindu Temple: George Michell Indian Art: Vidya Dehejia Elements of Hindu Iconography: T A Gopinatha Rao Indian Art: Partha Mitter Much Maligned Monsters: Partha Mitter
Resources
Go! Places: Bring History to Life Art-History Resources: South Asia: Christopher Witcombe Asian Temples: Anthroarcheart Image India: Shishir Thadani Indian Routes: Frances Pritchett Islamic Architecture in India: University of Tokyo Monuments of India: Mike Gunther Oriental Architecture: Tim Ciccone South Asia: Metropolitan Museum The Arts of India: Kamat's Potpourri Architecture of the Indian Subcontinent: Takeo Kamiya Aishee: Terracotta Architecture of Bengal Dravidian Temple Architecture: Tamil Nation Sphinx of India: Raja Deekshitar The Hindu Erotic: David Smith Tamil Arts Academy: Dr R Nagaswamy Reopening of the Berlin Museum of Indian Art: IIAS The Collection of Indian Art at the Hermitage: IIAS Temple Towns in Andhra Pradesh
Pallava and Chola
Another surprise in Mamallapuram Newly-discovered Mamallapuram temple fascinates archaeologists Tirumukkudal: In typical Pallava style Art languishes at Jain Temple in Thiruparithikundram Tirumeyyam: Temples that reverberate with history Thiruvalangadu: Time for renovation Ancient Chola temple at Madambakkam Ranipet: Exquisite temples aplenty Pulippakkam: Strewn sculptures tell a tale Mannarkoil: Sad state of a glorious shrine
Chalukya, Hoysala, and Nayaka
Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal: Nate Sammons Hoysala Heritage Hunsur: Ancient temple in need of attention Hampi: Grandeur amidst ruins Srivilliputhur: Architectural grandeur Avudaiyar Koil: Sculptures steal the show here Ellaiamman temple: Ancient murals brought back to life Kumbakonam Ramaswamy Temple: Images of stunning beauty Tiruppudaimaruthur: Marked by exclusive carvings Cluster of temples in dilapidated state at Pulipparakkoil

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