Puratattva
No. 27 (1996-97)
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Contents

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Obituaries  
Editorial
Articles

Cunningham: Explorer and Excavator
S. Silas 1

Silas presents a resume of archaeological explorations, excavations and perspectives of Alexander Cunningham in India.


Recent Archaeological Investigations in Trans-Ghaghra Plains and Identification of Some City sites of Kosala
B. R. Mani 10

Mani briefs on 126 explored sites of which 91 are new discoveries, with a description of Red Ware, Black Slipped Ware, Black and Red Ware and NBPW.

Alagankulam an Indo-Roman Port: A Critique
K. S. Ramachandran 19

Ramachandran discusses Roman and NBP pottery, coins and radio carbon dates from this ancient port on the mouth of Vaigai river.

The Raj Samudra Dam: A Milestone in Water-Management
Ramesh Chandra Sharma 25

Sharma gives the history and architecture of the Raj Samudra dam from epigraphic and literary evidence.


Medieval Water Supply System in Burhanpur town, Madhya Pradesh: A Review
D. P. Kambo, J. D. Cruz and Javel Ashraf 30

Kambo et al contemplate on the underground canal system at Burhanpur and highlights current problems of preservation and suggests possible solutions.  


Some Thoughts on Indian Art and Architecture (from the earliest Times to the 12th Century)

M. N. Deshpande 37

Deshpande reviews the growth of art and architecture in India from Mauryan period to that of Chandelas.


The Concept of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara in Ancient Thailand and its Iconographic Forms

Bachchan Kumar 46

Kumar evaluates the concept of Bodhisattva Avalokitesvara, analyzing the features of various images found in Thailand.

Maradharshana Episode: A Unique Representation
Shashi Asthana 53

Asthana describes an image of Maitreya belonging to 8th century AD from Eastern India.

Saivite Art and Thought in the Literature of Kerala: A Survey
B. S. Harishankar 57

Harishankar traces the growth of Saivite art in Kerala from literature, sculptures and murals.

Rock-Paintings in India: Decay and Control
Rashmi Pathak 62

Pathak summarises the process of decay that has effected Indian rock-paintings and suggests preservation strategies. 

Illicit Trafficking in Indian Antiquities: Problems and Challenges
C. B. Patil and C. B. Misra 67

Patil and Misra examines illicit trafficking of antiquities, existing legislative control measures their inadequacies and suggest possible means to check them.  

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Birth of Civilization : Indian view point
Bhagwan Singh 74

Geographic Information System (GIS) For Archaeology
Sushama G. Deo and P.P. Joglekar 85

Report on the Faunal Remains from Kelshi, District Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
P.P. Joglekar, Arati Despande-Mukerjee and Sharmila Joshi 91

A Little Known Buddhist Relic Stupa in the Santha Parganas
Nayanjot Lahiri 96

Langudi: An Early Historical Buddhist Site in Coastal Orissa
Harish Prusty, Pradeep Mohanty and Jitu Mishra 100

Vajrasattva: Varieties and Worship
Jitendra Nath 104

A Unique Panchakuta Temple at Sirval, Gulbarga District, Karnataka
S.K. Aruni 107

Colour of the Sea: An Aspect of Ancient Indian Navigation
Sumita Chakravorty 113

Book Reviews

Prakash Sinha, Model for Land use in Late Acheulian Tradition
S.P. Gupta 117


M.K. Dhavalikar, M.R. Raval and Y.M.Chitalwala, Kuntasi- A Harappan Emporium on west coast

S.P. Gupta, Ashwani Asthana 117


Urmila Sant, Terracotta art of Rajasthan from Pre-Harappan and Harappan times

Brij K. Chauhan 118

Shivaji K. Panikkar, Saptamatrika-Worship and Sculptures
B.S. Harishankar 118

Channabasappa S. Patil, Panchatantra in Karnataka Sculpture
K.S. Ramachandran 119

Channabasappa S. Patil, Temple of Raichur and Bellary Districts, Karnataka
K.S.Ramachandran 120

B.K. Chauhan and K.K. Sharma, The Indian Economy Through the Ages
P.K. Trivedi 120

Project Report

Report on Agra Monuments and Mathura Refinery-A Regional Environmental 
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Plan for Controlling Pollution Report of the XXX Annual conference.
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