Book Details

• Publisher: Institut Francais De Pondichery

• Author: Various Authors

• Language: English

• Edition: 2024

• Pages: 262 (with 45 B/W figure illustrations)

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 24.5 cm x 17 cm

• Weight: 550 gm

• ISBN: 285539662X

About the Book

The Pancavaranastava of Aghorasivacarya presents a detailed study of a twelfth-century South Indian Śaiva text that lays out a sophisticated ritual and visualisation system centered on Sadasiva and his divine retinue. This work explores the theological symbolism, ritual prescriptions, and visual culture embedded in the text, offering valuable insight into medieval Śaiva practice and contemplative traditions. Supported by numerous black-and-white illustrations, the volume combines textual analysis with visual interpretation, making complex ritual concepts accessible to modern readers. It is an important contribution to the study of Śaivism, South Indian religious history, tantric ritual, and sacred art traditions.