About the Book

ESSAYS ON THE HISTORY AND LEGENDS OF INDIA'S MANY IMPORTANT TEMPLES.
The great temples of India are uniquely fascinating spaces. Steeped in mythology and history, they are windows into a complex, often contrary culture. Where the Gods Dwell explores the ‘(hi)stories’—history and mythology—of thirteen architectural marvels that have inspired awe, and not only in the hearts of the faithful.
Every essay in this book is an intriguing mix of historical detail, mythological narrative and architectural commentary, supplementing and complementing each other to tell a story that is more than the sum of its parts. From Pashupatinath in Nepal to Nallur Kandaswamy in Sri Lanka, Kamakhya in Assam to Somnath in Gujarat, this anthology features temples from across the subcontinent, complete with beautifully evocative sketches by Mistunee Choudhury.
An essential addition to every serious library.

About the Author

Karthik Venkatesh grew up in Bangalore, speaking Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, English, Dakhani and Hindi. Once an MBA, he later studied education and taught English and History at a school. He has written two books for children: 10 Makers of the Indian Constitution: Stories of 10 Indians Who Shaped the Nation and 10 Indian Languages and How They Came to Be.