Mother Goddesses In Kathmandu

Adroit. Condition: As New. Contents: Preface. 1. Kalikasthan Kali Temple (Pl. 1 11). 2. Tarani Devi Temple (Pl. 12 23). 3. The Western facade of the Mul Chowk Patan (Pl. 24 46). 4. Kal Bhairab Shrine (Pl. 47 54). 5. Naksal Bhagavati Temple (Pl. 55 89). 6. Bhelachhen Ulmanta Bhairab Temple (Pl. 90 109). 7. Bachhareshwari Temple (Pl. 110 119). 8. Ikhalakhu Bhairab Temple (Pl. 120 138). 9. Olakhu Ganesh Temple (Pl. 139 161). 10. Bhatbhateni Temple (Pl. 162 179). 11. Bhadra Kali Temple ((Pl. 180 196). 12. Hadigaon Bhagavati Temple (Pl. 197 207). 13. The Courtyard of the Mul Chowk in Patan (Pl. 208 226). 14. Daksina Kali Temple (Pl. 227 229). 15. Indrani Temple (Pl. 230 231). 16. The eight Matrkas illustrated in a manuscript found in Patan (Pl. 232 239). 17. The eight Matrkas in the Devatacitrasamgrahatmaka (Pl. 240 247). 18.The eight Matrkas illustrated according to the Astamatrkastotra (Pl. 248 255). 19. The eight Matrkas illustrated by a Nepalese painter (Pl. 256 263). 20. The eight Matrkas in the Vajravarahi Mandala (Pl. 264 272). Bibliography. The iconography of Nepalese Hinduism is essentially the same as that of Indian Hinduism. There are however some important differences between them. One of the most important difference is that Nepalese Hinduism emphasizes the Eight Matrkas: and the Eight Bhairavs. In the Kathmandu Valley one can find many temples which possess the relics or struts depicting the Eight Matrkas: Mahalaksmi Brahmayani (Skt.; Brahmani) Kaumari Vaisnavi Indrayani (Skt. Indrani) and Varahi. These images have been kept in good condition; the vehicles of the Matrkas can be clearly seen and most of the symbols held in their hands have been preserved. These images can thus furnish materials for Hindu iconography in Nepal as well. The struts depicting the Eight Matrkas are often placed together with the struts depicting the Eight Bhairavs: Asitanga Ruru Canda Krodha Unmatta Kapala Bhisana and Samhara. One can easily identify each of the Eight Matrkas by recognizing the vehicle since each Matrka is always mounted on the same type of vehicle. This book contains the study of fifteen temples their structure and history which possess the images of Eight Matrkas. They are kept in good condition and can furnish material for Hindu iconography in Nepal.