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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
General
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 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
Pallava and Chola
Lost and found at Mamallapuram 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
Badami and Kalyani Chalukya
Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal: Nate Sammons Badami: Chalukyans' magical transformation Pattadkal: Reclaiming past glory Film on lesser-known temples of north Karnataka Kalakeri: A heritage village in cultural darkness Ittagi: The best of Chalukyan Style Balligavi: A glimpse of the lost grandeur
Hoysala
Hoysala Heritage Nuggehalli: A haven for architecture lovers Belavadi exudes Hoysala beauty Somnathpura: Here, the past unfolds itself Thonnur: Hoysala temples in Chola style Twin wonders of Mosale Balligamve: Karnataka's own Dakshina Kedara Amriteswara temple in Chikmagalur Kaidala Channakeshava temple Hunsur: Ancient temple in need of attention
Vijayanagara and Nayaka
Hampi: Grandeur amidst ruins Kolar: Mystery and magic abound these shrines Chandragiri: Memories of imperial splendour Chikkahudevu Temple: Monumental negligence 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
Bengal
Baronagar: Charbangla temple complex Shantipur: Taant and Terracotta Diknagar: Raghaveshwar Temple Atpur: Krishnachandra Temple Ambika Kalna: Temples of the Burdwan Raj Burdwan: Palaces, Tombs, and Temples Malancha: Dakshina Kali Temple

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