108 Vishnu Temples: Architectural Splendour, Spiritual Bliss

Architectural Splendour, Spiritual Bliss is a pictorial journey into ancient architecture and the art of temple construction and sculpture, featuring interesting trivia about 106 Vishnu temples across the length and breadth of India. A devout Vaishnavite is expected to complete a pilgrimage to these sites to gain access to the two temples in the mystical realm. These temples are collectively known as the 108 Divya Desams among Vaishnavites, particularly those from South India, and are distributed across India – eighty-four in Tamil Nadu, eleven in Kerala, two in Andhra Pradesh, eight in North India, and one in Nepal. Laden with historic, religious and architectural eminence, these temples often remained concealed in the folds of history. With detailed images and comprehensive information on the temples’ history, architectural brilliance, art forms, rituals, beliefs, and landscapes, the book is aimed at connoisseurs of art, architecture, and literature. The book offers an incredibly fresh experience of discovering these veiled jewels from the pages of the past. The photographs exemplify the author-photographer’s mastery of his craft, making the images seem lifelike and touching the soul of the beholder.