Ramappa Temple: An Adobe of Visual Retreat

Contents: Preface. 1. Glimpses of the Book. 2. Role and Contribution of Temple in Ancient India. 3. Kakatiya's Contribution to Temple Art and Architecture. 4. Art and Architecture. 5. Iconography of Lord Shiva. 6. Technological Excellence. 7. Templates and Figure Brackets. 8. Dance of Warriors: Perini Shiva Thandavam. Bibliography. Conclusion.

Ramappa Temple: An Adobe of Visual Retreat by Dr. Harsha Bhargavi Pandiri is a visually rich and insightful book on the 13th-century Kakatiya-era Rudreshwara Temple in Telangana. It highlights the temple’s unique architecture, intricate carvings, and spiritual ambiance. The book captures the beauty of its floating bricks, star-shaped platform, and artistic brilliance. It serves as both a scholarly and visual tribute to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.