Temples of South India

Written specifically in lucid language for beginners and general readers, Temples of South India is a book rich in information and illustrations. It surveys and analyses the main South Indian temples and sculptures dynastywise. The book also helpfully provides a glossary of artterms, further reading lists, and guides the readers how to reach the destinations and facilities available. Over 288 colour photographs explain and illustrate concepts outlined in the text. About The Dr. V.V. Subba Reddy, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of History and Archaeology, SGHRMCMR College, Guntur was born on November 2nd, 1952 at Irasalagundam, Podili taluk; Prakasam District of A.P. Dr. Subba Reddy had a brilliant student career and obtained university 3rd rank in his M.A. from Vikram University, Ujjain. He also took his Ph.D. from the same University in the year 1988. Dr. Reddy had the fieldtraining in Archaeology under the direction of Professor V. S. Wakankar, and also participated in the excavations at Bimbhetka and Mandasore, in M.P. and presented a dissertation on Chalcolithic Culture of Mandasore region. He also wrote a book on Indian Archaeology with special reference to Andhra in Telugu for degree students. He completed another project entitled History of Reddi Kingdoms in Telugu, which was widely read and appreciated. He has been actively engaged in research and published more than three dozen articles in various journals and leading dailies as well as attended many seminars. He has completed one research project sponsored by the University Grants Commission. His contribution to the study material for U.G. and P.G. students of Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur, Dravida University, Kuppam was well received and lauded. He is the life member of Indian Hi