All posts by Deepak Bhattacharya

Nataraja: The Hindu Dance Lord
Abstract The Parasurameswar temple at Bhubaneswar on its front facade sports a Nataraja (dance lord) medallion offers various bhangis (pose), mudras (expression), vastra (dress), gahana (ornaments), vadya (musical instruments) & sangeeta (vocal music) as noted in Oddisi classical dance performance. The chitra bhasa (art dialect) offers homology with the narration […]
Deepak Bhattacharya | 15th September 2004
An Ancient Hindu Royal Throne
A – Abstract Orissa had a long history of great builders. Such royal patrons surely must have had a royal throne. However, no archaeology has so far been reported. This study presents a royal throne. It is related to Yayati Kesari-II. B – Location & Relevant Background Varada Ganesha fig […]
Deepak Bhattacharya | 25th July 2004
Human Anatomy in Ancient Stone Sculptures and Epigraphy as Evidence of Human Health Care Science in Ancient India
By Deepak Bhattacharya 1; L M Mukherjee 2 Abstract Skeletal picture & role of muscles are indicated clearly in temple stone art of 7th AD. Name, nativity parentage of a surgeon, a hospital, its sovereign, possible manager or administrator are indicated in rock inscription dated to 9tth AD. This paper […]
Deepak Bhattacharya | 14th February 2004
NAKSHETRA – A Possible Inspiration for the Mariner’s Compass
The location and design of the ancient temples of Bhubaneswar have been guided by a rich astronomical insight.
Deepak Bhattacharya | 7th October 2002
Tarakka: Ancient Monuments of Bhubaneswar as Reflections of Stars
The location and design of the ancient temples of Bhubaneswar have been guided by rich astronomical insight.
Deepak Bhattacharya | 13th September 2001