Narrative Art of South Indian Temples (Srisailam)
The book mainly focuses attention on the following aspects. In the introductory part, a brief review of temple studies in India and in Andhra Pradesh and in particular the significance of Srisailam and its Prakara well literacy importance are discussed in detail.
The various dimensions namely, geographical, historical, and religious are closely examined. The patronage by various dynastic rulers leading to the physical growth of the Srisailam temple complex, the prevalence of various Saivite sects such as Pasupatha, Kalamukha, Kapalika, Aradhya, Virasaiva, Siddha, and Sakti cults, all throwing light on the religious significance. All these are presented based on archaeological and literary sources from Telugu and Sanskrit