Script And ImageThe articles collected in this volume, which were originally presented in the panels on art and epigraphy at the 12th World Sanskrit Conference in Helsinki, Finland, illustrate the depth, diversity and sophistication of recent studies in these subjects by scholars from several countries. The subjects treated include new archaeological and epigraphic dicoveries, the relation between textual and iconographic traditions in both Hindu and Buddhist

A greater sense of accomplishment and gracefulness is manifest in the beautiful brass figure of Lord Gautama Buddha

Especially those relating to Narayana and Vasudeva-Krsna

Two Fishes or Golden Fish symbolizes beings rescued form the ocean of misery of earth

information from cultural anthropology is used to formulate ideas and a perspective that encompass salient cultural and historical parameters of India as a socio cultural entity which have stood the text of time

A riot of colours is getting a vivid portrayal in the beautiful Kalamkari painting

“Anna” means food grains and “Poorna” means complete of perfect

The Lord is worshipped first before initiating any religious function

wealth & happiness

Sir Stein recognising the inestimable value of the only work of its kind

Jammu and Kashmir

Her knowledge is infinite

The dazzling ceramic beads looks like daisy flowers and fragrance of beauty and designs make the product even more beautiful