Comprises articles on the life and work of Satya Prakash, b. 1914, Indologist, and papers, most on the history and culture of Rajasthan, India.

Romantic And History-Laden Rajasthan Has Always Held A World Of Fascination And Played A Pivotal Role In Making The Cultural Contours Of India. It Is The Land, Which Is Not Only An Archaeologist S Paradise But Is Also The Richest In Art Traditions. Behind The Clang Of Sword And The Beat Of War-Drums Were Always Heard In Rajasthan The Thunks Of Sculptor S Chisel, The Rustling Of A Painter S Brush, The Soothing And Ennobling Notes Of Music And The Jingling Of The Dancer S Anklets. Dr. Satya Prakash Is One Of The Distinguished Exponents Of Rajasthan S Art And Culture, Archaeology And History, Who Made The Treasures Of This Wonderland More Widely Known To The World. To Discover Them Was His Passion So Also Their Preservation And Interpretation. He Devoted His Entire Life In Reading Sermons In Stones From Rajasthan And Liberally Interpreted Them Through His Writings.In Honour Of Such A Virtuous Son Of Sarasvati, This Garland Of Original Research Papers By Eminent Scholars Forms Part Of The Second Section Of The Volume, Whereas The First Section Deals With The Personality And Contribution Of Dr. Satya Prakash. The Story Of His Life And Achievements Is Synonymous With The Archaeological And Museological Activities In Rajasthan In The Post-Independence Period. The Volume Presents To The Readers Useful Source Material Dealing With The Obscure Or Little-Known Contours Of Our Culture, As Revealed Through Archaeological, Museological Epigraphic, Sculptural And Pictorial Art, Architectural And Historical Data And Analyses Rajasthan S Role And Contribution To The Making Of The Unique Personality Of India. Some Papers Delineate Similar Problems From Other Parts Of This Country As Well. The Contents Of The Festschrift Bespeak Of The Unadulterated Truth Of The Past-Both In The Ancient And The Mediaeval Times. The Material Published Here, Undoubtedly, Explores A New Ground And Opens A New Vista For Further Investigation And Research.

Pedarapu Chenna Reddy, born 1959, Indian archaeologist; contributed articles.

This book explores aspects of culture and folklore of different states and tribes of north-east India. It examines arts and crafts, regional painting traditions, puppetry, literature, performing arts, cultural relations between different states, and religious cults and movements of the region.

India : A Cultural Voyage India is a land of eternal resurgence. Writing history might or might not have been a vocation with ancient Indians. Creating history through a ceaseless process of an on-looking culture has definitely been a divine pastime. Cultural strides in India through more than thirty centuries are the theme of this book. It provides an insight to survey linkages of those strides lauded and aspired for by mankind. The book is an ocean encased in a crystal bowl with inner appearances made to whisper in truer lights. The book traces the voyage of Indian Culture through its excellence in the realms of religion, philosophy, and aesthetics. languages and sciences with a lively and unique system of deciphering unity in diversity. The book is a reincarnation of an undying echo of the ageless joy, of a great surrender to the bliss. In conformity with the general design, the book contains READINGS from Kadambari, Mahabharata, Gandhi, secular saints, and from flora and festivals. They resurrect glimpses of authenticity in the inner landscape of India's presences-spiritual and material. The book "India: A Cultural Voyage " traces the voyage of Indian Culture through its excellence in the realms of religion, philosophy, aesthetics, languages, and sciences with a lively and unique system of deciphering unity in diversity. The book focuses mainly on India's languages, religions, dance, music, architecture, food, and customs that differ from place to place. Indian Culture, considered a combination of several cultures, has been influenced by a history of several millennia old, beginning with the Indus Valley Civilization and several other older civilizations. The book's central theme is the element of Indian Culture, such as Indian religion, languages, mathematics, philosophy, cuisine, languages, dance, music, and festivals, which also have had a profound impact across the Indian Sub Continent and the world. This book vividly describes India's cultural strides through more than thirty centuries. In conformity with the general design, the book contains READINGS from Kadambari, Mahabharat, Gandhi, secular saints, flora, and festivals.

Heir to a diverse array of traditions, the Indian subcontinent boasts customs that are distinguished by a constant juxtaposition of the ancient and the modern. The omnibus culture that has resulted from a rich history reflects an accommodation of ideas from across the globe and over time. This inviting narrative examines the tapestry of major events and beliefs that imbue everyday Indian life with vitality, and it presents the remarkable achievements in writing and the arts that have influenced individuals throughout the world.