The Life of Mahabalipuram: Pulsing Stories Trapped in Stone

by Apoorva Malarvannan

Overview

Mahabalipuram is an Indian historical landmark, vastly important to Tamilian culture. Yet it has largely been forgotten by the long arch of history. This book serves to uncover and untangle the many fascinating narratives of the people and art that have populated that little town by the sea, both past and present.

What results is an engaging look at a little-known piece of world history, that illuminates a passion that runs deep in the very foundation of the city. The rulers of Mahabalipuram were erudite patrons of the arts, but also formidable warriors. The sculptors of then and now were brimming with passion and skill for their extraordinarily detailed and spiritual art. What's most striking about Mahabalipuram's many players through the centuries is the life they've poured into that city. It's a vitality that deserves to be heard.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940046183412
Publisher:	Apoorva Malarvannan
Publication date:	09/21/2014
Sold by:	Smashwords
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Apoorva Malarvannan is a high school senior from the Minnesota metro area. She has won national and regional awards for her writing, including a Silver Medal from the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. She is one of the senior editors for her school’s literary arts magazine, which has been nationally recognized for many years. In her free time, she enjoys writing, speaking, reading, and watching movies. She lives in the suburbs with her parents and two sisters. She blogs about life at www.outrospects.com. This is her first book, which draws on her Indian roots.