Jain Temples In India And Around The World
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DR. L. M. SINGHVI ,
Photographs TARUN CHOPRA
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About the book
The eternal mystery of the world is its intelligibility.
- Albert Einstein
Jainism, one of the oldest religions of the world, truly echoes this sentiment of intelligibility by having created a spiritual system that leads to a complete harmony of existence. This book pulls out 25 centuries of the religion's existence and displays to the reader a lavish array of faith, art and architecture. It begins with an insight to Jainism by the renowned Dr. L.M. Singhvi whose words have woven together its antiquity, development, beliefs and practices and only whets the appetite for more. A section on Jain art magnificently highlights the interrelatedness of the various arts, the most popular Jain temples and pilgrim centers in India and abroad and understanding of their essential philosophy that perhaps goes back many millennia. The book is a multi-faceted perspective into Jainism and its architectural forms that today are an integral part of India's survivng precious cultural heritage.Tarun Chopra has finely crafted the words into a visual treat. The dreamlike Dilwara Temples at Mt. Abu, elaborately carved temples at Palitana, the celestial beauty of the Ranakpur temples, the celebrated statue of Gomateshwara and 11 such exotic Jain pilgrimages in India have all been depicted through lush pictures and vivid presentations. Another section covering some exotic Jain temples across the globe depicts the spread of the religion over the later half of the 20th century. Creating an ambience through the stunning pictures, the book takes you through a virtual tour, bringing to life the unique characteristics of each of these temples. With over 200 pictures, together with captivating words, it is an enthralling journey, spanning across centuries. So get ready to touch the soul of the religion and its many manifestations with this superb display that is a living record of aspirations to immortalize faith and create heaven on earth. 184 Pages Hardback Size: 10"x12"Printed in Singapore Price Rs. 2500 £39.95 , $59.95
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About
the Author
A
scholar-statesman, endowed with prodigious creativity and versatility, Dr.
L.M. Singhvi is truly a world citizen.
He is a lifelong student and exponent of Vedic and Sramana heritage of
India, a world leader in the movement for Culture of Peace and inter-faith
tolerance and understanding, a committed environmentalist, an author,
poet, an eminent jurist, publicist, linguist and litterateur. For seven
years, Dr. Singhvi served as India’s High Commissioner in the United
Kingdom with the rank of Cabinet Minister. Dr. Singhvi was one of the
Presidents of the Centennial Parliament of World’s Religions held in
Chicago in 1993. He led the Indian delegations to the UN Conference on
Human Rights in Vienna in 1993 and the UNESCO Conference on Culture of
Peace in Stockholm in 1998. Dr. Singhvi was elected to the International
Court of Arbitration at The Hague in 2000. Elected to Lok Sabha in 1962,
Dr. Singhvi is a member of Rajya Sabha and Chairman, High Level Committee
on Indian Diaspora. He is the President of the Indira Gandhi National
Centre for the Arts, an apex institution of culture. He is also the author
of Freedom on Trial, A Tale of Three Cities (Cambridge University),
Towards Global Togetherness, Democracy and Rule of Law, The Jain
Declaration on Nature, Jurisprudence of Non-violence, Sandhya Ka Suraj
(poetry) and Bharat Aur Hamara Samaya.
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About
the Photographer
Tarun
Chopra was born in Delhi but his formative years were spent in Jaipur.
Later, the desire to learn a foreign language brought him to the
Jawaharlal Nehru University, where he studied Spanish. He then lived in
Spain for some time to hone his language skills before returning to India.
An undying love for travel and photography has taken Tarun to many exotic
parts of this fascinating sub-continent. For Tarun to photograph Jain
temples of India was a dream come true. A
self-taught photographer, Tarun has come a long way since an American
travel company used his photographs for its promotional brochure. In 1995,
Tarun published his first book Majestic India, a picture-essay which
already has gone into its third edition. His second effort, Majestic
Jaipur, a runaway success, was published recently. His third book Holy Cow
and the other Indian Stories followed, and was widely acclaimed. After
Kama Sutra, Jain Temples: In India and around the World is his fifth book.
About the Publishers
HIMALAYAN BOOKS is only a 12 years old publishing house, solely devoted to bringing out books related to Indian Art, Culture and Music. A few of the bestsellers are: "Delhi, Agra & Jaipur" by Khushwant Singh, Gayatri Devi & Anees Jung pictures by Gopi Gajwani. "Rajasthan" by Dom Moraes & Gopi Gajwani, "Ladakh" by H.P.S.Ahluwalia.
We are committed to bringing out a series of books highlighting the significance of our great religions like Jainism, Sikhism, Hinduism & Islam. We published sometime back "Gurdwaras In India And Around The World" by Patwant Singh. Now we have released "Jain Temples In India And Around The World". Books on Hindu Temples and Muslim Srines are in the pipe line.
CO-PUBLISHER : LUXOR FOUNDATION the Luxor Foundation is a novel initiative. One that seeks to preserve our rich cultural heritage, our traditions and our unique India way of life.
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Size:
245mm (W) x 299mm (H) x 18mm (Thick) , Binding: Hard Bound
No. of Colour plate: 160 (approx)
Printed and Bound at Tien Wah Press, Singapore
Price: US $59.95 / U. K. ( Pounds) 39.95 , Rs.
2,500/-
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views & Reviews
This
book is Dr. Singhvi’s exquisite bouquet of spirituality, scholarship,
art and aesthetics.
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Jaswant Singh :
India’s Minister for External Affairs
Dr.
L.M. Singhvi’s inspiring and illuminated text on the splendour of Jain
tradition and beautiful images of Jain Temples make this book a
magnificent and monumental contribution in the Year of Ahimsa
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Jagmohan
This
book will bring to its readers a beauty of monuments, which are testimony
to the devotion and faith that continues to inspire millions of Jains and
others.
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Pujya Shree Chitrabhanuji , Founder,
Jain Meditation International Center, New York
Open
the book on any page and move on… You are on a pilgrimage through
inimitable planes few are fortunate to experience.
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Indu Jain : Chairman,
The Times of India Group of Publications
The
turning of these pages is like a pilgrimage. Going through the detailed
pictures and scholarly writing is like an experience of being in the heart
of the Jain tradition. With all its faith and charm, this is a true
darshan.
- Father Valles ,
www.personales.jet.es/cgv
A
fascinating visual and textual treat. This book is your first step towards
a voyage of discovery and pilgrimage.
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Satish Kumar : Editor,
Resurgence
A
multi-layered perspective into Jainism and its expression in architectural
forms – very important, yet lesser known aspects of India’s rich
cultural heritage.
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Dr. Deborah Swallow : Director
of collections, Victoria and Albert Museum, London
An
absorbing pictorial and philosophical journey, inciting a look many times
over.
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Dr. Bipin D. Parikh : President,
Federation of Jain Associations in North America (JAINA)
A
pleasant voyage of discovery with its brilliant writing and photographs
that make the Jain philosophy, tradition and places come alive. Every page
of this book uplifts the spirits and exuberantly rises beyond its
boundary.
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Vijay Shah : Presiden
t, Antwerp Indian Association, Belgium
This
book is an invitation to all to enter into the spirit of Jainism and its
traditions and to visit, enjoy and study the Jain Heritage.
Dr.
Atul K. Shah : Executive
Editor, Jain Spirit, www.jainspirit.org
An
interesting documentation of the most sacred Jain contribution to
philosophy, ethics, art and architecture. The beauty and marvels of
Jainism take you to an enthralling journey of the soul.
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Nemu Chandaria : Deputy
Chairman, Institute of Jainology, Middlesex, UK
This
marvelous virtual journey makes you want to throw off the cumbersome
burdens that weigh you down, pack your bags and probably spend a good time
in the study of Jain philosophy and the peaceful environs of each one of
these places.
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Dr. Parveen Kumar Jain : Chairman
and President, Jain Center of Northern California
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