The Sculptures of Madan-Kamdev (Study)
by Kamal Nayan Patowary | 2008 | 95,918 words
Summary: The essay critically studies the Sculptures of Madan-Kamdev: an archaeological site in Baihata Chariali, Kamrup, Assam (India) dating back to the 9th century A.D. The site features elegant sculptures in relief and round forms which are documented in Sanskrit texts like the Kalika Purana and Yogini Tantra. The study aims to fill the gap in understanding the site's historic value through the analysis of its art. It highlights the need to preserve the scattered and sometimes stolen sculptures that depict various social and religious aspects of ancient Assam. The thesis further navigates through iconographical and socio-historical analyses to delineate cultural traditions reflected in the site's sculptures.
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