Rediscovering the Hindu Temple: The Sacred Architecture and Urbanism of India Paperback – September 21, 2012

A book that can make you curious is a good book. But a book that can anticipate the curiosity and answer your questions, that's a fabulous book !What I like most about it is the simplicity in its words and illustrations - they are to the point and clear. The author has written it in a way that allows the reader (scholar or new to the subject) to journey through architecture of hindu temples and their urban contexts. The fact that the author has addressed even the smallest of shrines- idols under trees or rocks- is very unique and it gives the reader a different perspective to sacred India.I would recommend this to readers who are interested in the topic.

The reason one should read this book is because it is not just another book on Hindu Temples. It talks about the conjuncture of temples and the temple towns. It also shows the importance of the temple culture in India and how cities nurture this culture.All in all a must read coffee table book!