Temples of India : Abode Of The Divine (HB) Hardcover by Tarun Chopra

Product Details

• Publisher: PRAKASH (2016-04-01)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 344 pages
• ISBN-13: 9788175993303
• Item Weight: 567.0 grams
• Dimensions: 0.0 x 0.0 x 0.0 cm

Step into a world where divinity meets architecture, and devotion finds form in stone. Temples of India: Abode Of The Divine is a visually rich and spiritually resonant journey through the sacred landscapes of India. This hardbound collector’s edition captures the magnificence, mythology, and meaning behind some of the country’s most revered temples—from the towering gopurams of Tamil Nadu to the serene sanctuaries of the Himalayas.

With vibrant photographs, historical context, and insightful narratives, the book brings alive the stories, legends, and rituals that make each temple a living embodiment of India’s spiritual heritage. Whether you're drawn by faith, fascinated by history, or captivated by art and architecture, this volume offers an immersive experience into the soul of India.

Perfect as a gift or a personal treasure, Temples of India is more than a book—it’s an invitation to explore the divine through the awe-inspiring marvels of sacred architecture.

Where stone becomes spirit, and every temple tells a story.

• Explore the sacred geography of India through its most iconic temples
• Delve into centuries of spiritual heritage, devotion, and artistic brilliance
• Discover the architectural majesty of temples from North to South, East to West
• Immerse yourself in richly illustrated pages capturing divine art, culture, and ritual
• Uncover the mythological, historical, and spiritual significance of each temple
• Celebrate the diversity of India's religious traditions through temple architecture
• A stunning keepsake for lovers of Indian culture, art, history, and spirituality

About the Author

Tarun Chopra is an internationally acclaimed photographer based in India. He has produced some of the most exciting and beautiful photographic books on India. Each book has been a commercial success story in itself, and some titles are already in their 15th edition. Art connoisseurs from around the world collect his art. This success has resulted in numerous exhibitions of his photographs in different parts of the world.Tarun's assignments have transcended geographical boundaries. He has done industrial photography in Mexico. He has photographed the luxury hotels of the Oberoi Group in India and also in Dubai, Egypt, Bali, and Sychelles. He has been on photographic assignments to exotic places, such as Myanmar, Bhutan, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Guatemala, Istanbul, and Israel to name a few.His creation, The Holy Cow and Other Indian Stories, triumphs by his in-depth knowledge of the country.