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100			_aPrasad, C. Vignesh
245		0	_aSucindram : a study of morphology of the temple town in the context of its myth ( Also available on CD)
300			_aii,127p.,CD-ROM
505			_aCONTENTS: 1: 1.1 Abstract 1.2 Methodology and Structure of the study 1.3 Clarifications regarding the Method 1.4 Introduction: Generic dimensions in the evolution of a South Indian temple town: Historical background and a brief schematic analysis of: Madurai Trivandrum 2: A brief introduction to Sucindram-Historic context and evolution: 2.1 History of the management 2.2 Evolution of the temple and beliefs 3: The Myth: Myths and beliefs behind the making of the place. Universals: 3.1.1 Myth of the cosmos and the myth of the self Specifics: 3.1.2 Myth of the Kondraiadinathar and Stanumalayan 3.1.3 Myth of the Garba Griha 3.1.4 Myth of the Tank 3.1.5 Anthropomorphic myth of the Settlement 3.1.6 Myth of the Chidambaranadhar Shrine 3.1.7 Belief behind the Double street 3.1.8 Belief behind the Kotayathith street 3.1.9 Structure of the Myth 4: MORPHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS: Sucindram: Sense of place Genius Loci- Landscape and location. Structure of the town: Physical context, Temple as the generator, evolution of the settlement. 5 4.1---SETTLEMENT LEVEL: 50 4.1.1 Settlement with Temple as the generator- Order of the Settlement 4.1.1.1 Axis of the temple- Relationship to the Settlement 4.1.1.2 Dual Axis- Relationship between the Temple and the Tank 4.1.1.3 System of measurements- Temple-Tank-Settlement-Farm Lands 4.1.1.4 Seven Prakaras of the Temple and their descriptions 4.1.1.5 Periphery of the Settlement 4.1.2 Social Topography and Rituals- Structure and significance on Morphology 4.1.2.1 Social Structure and its relevance to the temple activities and its connections to the morphology 4.1.2.2 a) Markazhi Festival- a play at urban scale b) Activities in the festival c) Structure of the festival and its connections to the morphology 4.2---CLUSTER LEVEL: 68 4.2.1 Generic dimensions affecting Cluster form 4.2.2 Typologies of Cluster form in Sucindram: a) Clusters reinforcing the presence of the religious institution- descriptions of its domains, nodes and streets b) Clusters reinforcing the strong need for community- Descriptions of its domains, node and streets 4.3 ---UNIT LEVEL: 82 4.3.1 Types at the Unit Level a) Institutional type- Vattapalli Madam, Iyya Madam and Chechi Kottaram b) House type - Brahmin type - Non Brahmin type 5: 5.1 Photo directory of elements 5.2 End notes Selected Bibiliography 119 Illustration Credits 121 Glossary 123 Acknowledgements 127
700			_aBalsavar, Durganand (Guide)
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