Jaisalmer : life and culture of the Indian desert

By:

Konishi, M. A

Contributor(s):

Konishi, Kodai

Publication details: D. K. Printworld (P) Ltd. 2013 New DelhiDescription: vii,153,ipISBN:

9788124606599

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

915.44 KON

Contents:

CONTENTS CONTENTS Acknowledgements vi History and Culture of Jaisalmer The "Golden City" in Desert 1 —M.A. KONISHI An Overview of Jaisalmer - 2 Rajasthan or Rajputana, the Land of the Rajputs 3 Geographical Setting of Jaisalmer 14 Historical Background of Jaisalmer 18 Town Planning of the Fortified City 28 Jaisalmer Fort, Citadel, Palaces and Temples 32 Haveli—The Typical Structure of Jaisalmer 33 Some Important Places in and around the City 48 Jaisalmer as the Cultural Centre — Religion, Art and Literature 56 Village Life of the Thar Desert 69 —Kodai KONISHI The Living Site 70 Social Structure in Villages 76 Religious Life 85 Fairs and Festivals 94 Diversity of Religions 96 The World of Folk Art and Performance 97 Changing Mode of Life: Towards Modernization 103 Glossary 147 Bibliography 151 Plates by OKI MORIH1RO Description of the Plates by M.A. KONISHI

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Acknowledgements vi
History and Culture of Jaisalmer The "Golden City" in Desert 1
—M.A. KONISHI
An Overview of Jaisalmer - 2
Rajasthan or Rajputana, the Land of the Rajputs 3
Geographical Setting of Jaisalmer 14
Historical Background of Jaisalmer 18
Town Planning of the Fortified City 28
Jaisalmer Fort, Citadel, Palaces and Temples 32
Haveli—The Typical Structure of Jaisalmer 33
Some Important Places in and around the City 48
Jaisalmer as the Cultural Centre — Religion, Art and Literature 56
Village Life of the Thar Desert 69
—Kodai KONISHI
The Living Site 70
Social Structure in Villages 76
Religious Life 85
Fairs and Festivals 94
Diversity of Religions 96
The World of Folk Art and Performance 97
Changing Mode of Life: Towards Modernization 103
Glossary 147
Bibliography 151
Plates by OKI MORIH1RO
Description of the Plates by M.A. KONISHI

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