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Astrology and religion in Indian art
250 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1992
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August 21, 2025
Swami Sivapriyananda’s Astrology and Religion in Indian Art offers an insightful study into how astrology functions as a foundational element in Indian religious art. Moving beyond the common perception of astrology as mere fortune-telling, Sivapriyananda reveals its role as a symbolic system deeply embedded within India’s spiritual worldview.
The book explores how cosmic principles—expressed through planetary icons, zodiac signs, and celestial motifs—are intricately integrated into temple architecture, sculptures, paintings, and ritual objects. These artistic forms do more than decorate; they map the divine cosmos onto the human experience, guiding devotees in aligning with the rhythms of the universe.
Sivapriyananda’s analysis highlights astrology as a religious language that bridges the cosmic and the earthly, illustrating how Indian art serves as a visual scripture that communicates spiritual truths and cosmic order. His work draws from his archaeological expertise and personal spiritual practice, lending both academic rigor and lived insight.
Astrology and Religion in Indian Art reframes Indian art as a dynamic medium where astrology informs religious imagination, enriching worship and cultural identity. It invites readers to see these artistic traditions as vibrant expressions of an enduring cosmological vision that shapes meaning, devotion, and experience.
The book explores how cosmic principles—expressed through planetary icons, zodiac signs, and celestial motifs—are intricately integrated into temple architecture, sculptures, paintings, and ritual objects. These artistic forms do more than decorate; they map the divine cosmos onto the human experience, guiding devotees in aligning with the rhythms of the universe.
Sivapriyananda’s analysis highlights astrology as a religious language that bridges the cosmic and the earthly, illustrating how Indian art serves as a visual scripture that communicates spiritual truths and cosmic order. His work draws from his archaeological expertise and personal spiritual practice, lending both academic rigor and lived insight.
Astrology and Religion in Indian Art reframes Indian art as a dynamic medium where astrology informs religious imagination, enriching worship and cultural identity. It invites readers to see these artistic traditions as vibrant expressions of an enduring cosmological vision that shapes meaning, devotion, and experience.
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