{"product_id":"aksayanivi-essays-presented-to-dr-debala-mitra-in-admiration-of-her-scholarly-contributions-bibliotheca-indo-buddhica","title":"Aksayanivi: Essays presented to Dr. Debala Mitra in admiration of her scholarly contributions (Bibliotheca Indo-Buddhica)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAksayanivi: Essays Presented to Dr. Debala Mitra\u003c\/b\u003e is a monumental \"Festschrift\"—a volume of writings by various authors presented as a tribute to a distinguished scholar. Published as part of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"195\"\u003eBibliotheca Indo-Buddhica\u003c\/b\u003e series, this collection was compiled in 1991 to honor \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"275\"\u003eDr. Debala Mitra\u003c\/b\u003e, a pioneer in Indian archaeology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eEdited by the eminent scholar \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003eGouriswar Bhattacharya\u003c\/b\u003e, the book is a high-level academic resource containing over 50 research papers contributed by international experts in Indology. The essays cover a vast chronological and geographical span, focusing on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuddhist Archaeology:\u003c\/b\u003e Detailed analyses of stupas and viharas, particularly those in Odisha and Bengal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIconography:\u003c\/b\u003e Technical studies of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain sculptures, exploring the evolution of deity depictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEpigraphy and Numismatics:\u003c\/b\u003e Interpretations of ancient inscriptions and coinage that provide vital clues to political history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArt History:\u003c\/b\u003e Explorations of temple architecture and the stylistic transitions between different dynasties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eBecause it was published in a large format with numerous photographic plates and architectural line drawings, it remains a \"gold standard\" reference for researchers of South Asian heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDr. Debala Mitra\u003c\/b\u003e (1925–2005) was a trailblazing figure in Indian archaeology. She holds the distinction of being the first woman to serve as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"145\"\u003eDirector General of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eHer career was defined by a meticulous, scientific approach to excavations and a deep specialization in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003eBuddhist monuments\u003c\/b\u003e. Her seminal works on \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"145\"\u003eSanchi\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"153\"\u003eRatnagiri\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"168\"\u003eAjanta\u003c\/i\u003e are still considered mandatory reading for archaeologists. She was known for her \"eagle eye\" for detail, often identifying subtle iconographic shifts that had been overlooked by her predecessors. This volume, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"384\"\u003eAksayanivi\u003c\/i\u003e (meaning \"an inexhaustible permanent endowment\"), reflects the immense respect her peers had for her rigorous scholarship and her leadership in preserving India's past.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri Satguru Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51542702752042,"sku":"SATGURU-9788170302759","price":126.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/4340.gif?v=1778846643","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/aksayanivi-essays-presented-to-dr-debala-mitra-in-admiration-of-her-scholarly-contributions-bibliotheca-indo-buddhica","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}