Kalatattvakosa (Vol. 5) A Lexicon of Fundamental Concepts of the Indian ArtThis series endeavoured to evolve an important modern device to grasp the essential thought and knowledge system of the Indian tradition. Through an indepth investigation into the primary sources of various disciplines, the series aims at facilitating the reader to comprehend the interlocking of different disciplines. The present volume is the fifth in the series. It is the manifestation of the vicaragni (fire of thoughts) kindled by the earlier seers

The glossary is presented in an abridged form

A rare sense of sensuality and feminine beauty is manifest in the brass figure with her prominent breasts revealing an aesthetic beauty

the goddess is carrying food grains in one hand

The ever growing Tree of Life is given a minute and detail treatment in this beautiful Kalamkari painting

the goddess is worshipped by students and musicians alike

the devotee of Lord Ram is one of the most revered gods in Hinduism

Shiva and Uma have two sons

They appear all together or in part as a decorative motif in stone

Jamadagni arranged food for the king and his soldiers

Such soup bowls are used by the monks for offering food during rituals and they are held in high esteem by the Buddhists

these four arms also represent the four Vedas

is commonly known