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CARVED WOODEN PILLARS : At Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Ahmedabad (A Testimony to the First War of Indian Independence)

By :- Onkar Chauhan

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Pages: 92

Format: HB

ISBN-13: 978-81-86787-09-0

Place: New Delhi

Edition: 1st

Publisher: ARYAN BOOKS INTERNATIONAL

Size: 19cm x 25cm

Product Year: 2003

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Gujarat played a significant role in the first war of independence in 1857. The Sabhamandapa of the Shri Swaminarayan Temple, Ahmedabad, built over a span of fifteen years (1856-71) stands as an important testimony to this historic movement. At a casual glance, all the carvings on the wooden pillars appear just as beautiful motifs. However, a careful examination, keeping in mid their contemporary historical background, reveals some remarkable and hidden facts beneath the outer lustre. The wooden carved symbolism gives the impressions of the events of the First War of Indian Independence of 1857. The book is thus a first authentic account of the attempt of the artists who dared to record their own version of the event. It is hoped that by illustrating not only the pillars but also the symbolic meanings that underlie, the reader will be helped to understand the deepest essence of India?s struggle for independence.

List of Illustrations, Acknowledgements, A Brief History of Swaminarayan Sect and Temple, Introduction The First War of Independence of Shri Swaminarayan Temple Conclusion

Shri Onkar Chauhan (1950) was born in a small and remote village of Maharashtra in India. He is an archaeologist whose research interests covers a wide spectrum; from prehistory to iconography and art in India. Shri Chauhan is a commerce graduate (1971) from the University of Nagpur, with a Master?s degree in Ancient History and Archaeology (1982) from the University of Rajasthan. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology (1984) from the school of Archaeology, New Delhi. He has also received a Postgraduate Diploma in Tourism (1990) from Delhi University, with a Diploma in Library Science (1970) from Nagpur University besides a Diploma in Education (1969). He has written several articles on various aspect of Archaeology. He is associated with Indian Archaeological Society, New Delhi and Indian History Congress. At present he is in charge of the Building Survey Projects of Archaeological Survey of India at Safdurjung Tomb, New Delhi.

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