VARUN MAIRA

  • Champaner- A Medieval Capital

    Champaner- A Medieval Capital

    2,000.00  1,800.00

    Located at the foothills of pavagadh hills near vadodara champaner, a jewel of india’s prosperous and, cultural and architectural heritage is a magnificent and royal capital of the medieval period. This coffee table book is a dense collection of photographs and a living history of the architecture peeking out from the dense forest greenery. The author&’s camera has captured and highlighted the amazing beauty of these architectures which cannot be seen even during a personal visit. Each photo of these architectures of champaner, which is listed among the UNESCO world heritage sites, is so alive that it leaves the viewer overwhelmed and enthralled. Great for viewing, enjoying and gifting, this coffee table book is sure to become a staple in your book collection.

  • DHOLAVIRA

    DHOLAVIRA

    2,000.00  1,800.00

    The magic of the author’s camera has vividly presented the significance of Dholavira, the well planned, 5000-year-old town of harappan time period. The author’s camera has beautifully clicked the sites, which are the epitome of  ‘modern town planning’. It tells about its extravagant ‘water harvesting system’ and the world’s first sign board, its industries and its trade. Through the lively photos in this coffee table book, emerges its identity as a modern port of its time. The book, came before Dholavira was recognized as a ‘World Heritage Site’ by UNESCO, encompasses the proofs of its recognition. It takes reader on the voyage of this historical town with glimpse into the grandeur of the city defense system, fort, fort entrances, city areas, street system, wells, houses, public places, drinking water and drainage systems and reservoirs. For sure, you will keep this Coffee Table Book on the top of your books shelf.

  • Early Hindu Temples Of Gujarat

    Early Hindu Temples Of Gujarat

    3,000.00  2,700.00

    This book ‘Early hindu temples of gujarat fifth A.D to twelfth century A.D’ will take you to a picturesque journey of significant Hindu temples of the state. An ideal combination of Varun Maira’s pen and camera creates astonishing picture of rich cultural heritage of gujarat. His camera has created magic with spellbinding photos of stone carvings of various hindu temples of gujarat. These temples belong to the nagara or north indian style which reached the peak of their glory during Chalukyan or Solanki dynasty. Varun Maira has dig down deeply to search about the Gujarat temple architecture, oldest temple of gujarat, its earliest known architectural monument, temple’s regional architectural styles and It’s history. He has brought the factual information on early hindu temples of Gujarat from various authentic sources and put here all the data with in-depth information, maps and mesmerizing photos. No doubt, this, one of our ‘gift series’ coffee table book contains outstanding universal value.