About the Book The present book contains 17 latest research papers by Scholars on the aspects of Art and Architecture in honor of Prof. P. Neerajakshulu Naidu. The papers included in this volume bring to light for the first time new Literary, Art and Architectural data which have not been studied critically so far. This volume is bound to be useful not only to the students of Indian Art and Architecture but also to the serious Art Historians engaged in the study of History of Art and Architecture of India.

About the Author Dr. Ghanta Jawaharlal was born on 15th April small village. Dendulur west district, Pradesh. He M.A. Degree and Culture Nagpur University in 1964. 1978, awarded Degree from University for thesis Jainism (As Depicted inscriptions) guidance of Prof. Ajaya Shastri. He joined dept. of Archaeology Museums, Govt. of year as Assistant Epigraphist and rose the position of (Epigraphy). He is well his authority fields of Explorations, Art and Iconography. also Director, O.M.L.R.I. retired in the year 2000.

good Researcher and four books viz., Jainism in (As depicted in inscriptions) Centers Andhra, 2001,3) Monuments Andhra, 2002,4) Jainism, 2006 and published articles Research of National and International He has also delivered lectures in various Universities other research institutions. recognition of his contributions academic field, number State and National Sri Gömateswara Vidyapith the year 2006 was presented to Sri-Kshetra, Sravanabelagola for outstanding contributions Studies. He received award from Sanatana Charitable Trust, Hydrabad, for outstanding work on Jainism. Sruta Samvardhan Puruskar year 2010 was presented him at in 2012. Even after superannuation, engaged and Research. His latest work Jainism-Origin Growth in the Rs.200015th April small village. Dendulur west district, Pradesh. He M.A. Degree and Culture Nagpur University in 1964. 1978, awarded Degree from University for thesis Jainism (As Depicted inscriptions) guidance of Prof. Ajaya Shastri. He joined dept. of Archaeology Museums, Govt. of year as Assistant Epigraphist and rose the position of (Epigraphy). He is well his authority fields of Explorations, Art and Iconography. also Director, O.M.L.R.I. retired in the year 2000.

good Researcher and four books viz., Jainism in (As depicted in inscriptions) Centers Andhra, 2001,3) Monuments Andhra, 2002,4) Jainism, 2006 and published articles Research of National and International He has also delivered lectures in various Universities other research institutions. recognition of his contributions academic field, number State and National Sri Gömateswara Vidyapith the year 2006 was presented to Sri-Kshetra, Sravanabelagola for outstanding contributions Studies. He received award from Sanatana Charitable Trust, Hydrabad, for outstanding work on Jainism. Sruta Samvardhan Puruskar year 2010 was presented him at in 2012. Even after superannuation, engaged and Research. His latest work Jainism-Origin Growth is in the press.

Preface Prof P. Neerajakshulu Naidu, Former Principal, College of International Studies and presently, the Dean, Faculty of Arts, S.V.University is due for retirement on 31 May 2013 after distinguished academic service of 50 long years. He served the Depts of History and ALHC & Archaeology, S.V. University, in various capacities. His contributions to the field of Indian art and architecture is well known. His contributions have carved a niche for himself among the art historians He has made a mark as a teacher, researcher and an administrator. Besides academic positions such as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Chairman BOS and Dean, Faculty of Arts, he also held administrative positions like the Head of the Department and the Principal of S.V.U College of International Studies. We feel proud of Prof. P. N Naidu who won laurels and is credited with laudable accomplishments. He is the recipient of Best Teacher Award and National Award for Teaching Excellence from S.V.University, and Indus foundation, Hyderabad respectively. Therefore in recognition of his services and to keep the memories of his achievements to the present and future scholars, the Editor and Felicitation Committee happily present this bunch of Research papers entitled "Art & Architecture: Recent Researches (Neerajam A Festschrift Volume in honor of Prof. P. Neerajakshulu Naidu )" in his honor. The articles presented in the volume on the deme Art and Architecture are very dear to Prof. P.N. Naidu.

The Editor and the Felicitation Committee sincerely express their thanks to the learned academic scholars who contributed their research papers to the Felicitation volume. Our thanks are due to Mr. P. Murali, Computer Operator, for his assistance and for the neat execution of the work within the record time. Further, we express our thanks to Mr. Praveen Mittal, B.R. Publishing Corporation, New Delhi, who inspite of heavy printing schedule obliged us in bringing out this volume in time.

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