{"product_id":"temples-of-south-india-by-ambujam-anantharaman","title":"Temples of South India by Ambujam Anantharaman (Grade - B)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"507\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA comprehensive travel, history, and cultural guide by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAmbujam Anantharaman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, first published in \u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"182\"\u003e2006\u003c\/strong\u003e. Written by an award-winning journalist, the book serves as both a pilgrimage companion and an introduction to the rich architectural, historical, and spiritual heritage of \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eSouth India's\u003c\/strong\u003e most celebrated Hindu temples. It spans \u003cstrong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"427\"\u003e314 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e and was published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eEast West Books\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eThe book takes readers on a journey through many of the major temples across \u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"627\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTamil Nadu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"670\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKarnataka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"672\" data-end=\"713\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKerala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAndhra Pradesh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Each temple is presented with its historical background, religious significance, architectural features, legends, festivals, and local traditions, making the book valuable for both pilgrims and general readers. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003eBeyond describing the temples themselves, Anantharaman provides practical travel information, including transportation, accommodation, climate, nearby attractions, and useful travel tips. The book also includes guidance particularly aimed at first-time visitors and international tourists, helping readers plan comfortable and meaningful visits. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1748\"\u003eUnlike highly academic studies of Dravidian temple architecture, \u003cem data-start=\"1462\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003eTemples of South India\u003c\/em\u003e is written in an accessible and engaging style. It balances mythology, history, art, devotion, and travel, making it suitable for anyone interested in exploring South India's sacred heritage without requiring prior knowledge of architecture or Hindu traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEW BOOK WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49985875706096,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/0402\/4048\/files\/6174EVlp1SL._AC_UY327_FMwebp_QL65.webp?v=1783415514","url":"https:\/\/newbookworld.com\/products\/temples-of-south-india-by-ambujam-anantharaman","provider":"NEW BOOK WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}