CONTENTS
1. Introduction 6
Topic of Research
Purpose of the study
Research questions
The study
Method of study
Brief description of the context
Scope and limitation
2. Philosophical, architectural and social pretext of The Hindu temple 13
The Temple as an embodiment of philosophical ideas
The Temple enabling the practice of Worship
The Temple as contemplative and representative of the cosmos
The human body as a basis for conception of a temple and its experience
The Temple as a manifestation in a built form through design
3. Philosophical, compositional and social milieu of Indian classical music 25
Music as an embodiment of philosophical ideas
The goal and purpose of music
Music as contemplative of cosmic and metaphysical philosophy
The human body as a vehicle and basis of musical composition
Manifestation of philosophical principles in a composition through design
4. The aesthetics of Indian art, based on the Indian aesthetic theory 38
Overview
The meaning and purpose of art
Manifestation of the purpose of art: the process of creation and communication
The appreciation of art
5. The Case Study—The context of the Vijayanagara Empire 48
The empire
Patronage towards art
Temple architecture of Vijayanagara
The music of Vijayanagara
6. Analogy of the philosophical relationships between Music and architecture 55
Common philosophical underpinnings
A means of obtaining moksha through Devotion:
Bhakti and its 9 forms enabled through music and architecture
Cosmic significance
Relationship with the human body
Commonalities in the design paradigm
Axiality
7. Conclusion 75