Multiple Facets of My Madurai

Description

This portfolio provides the reader an apt representation of the Southern holy temple town of Madurai, through a collection of intricate and meticulous drawings and detailed texts, along with a set of mini-maps and other supplementary pictures.

Summary Of The Book

In Multiple Facets Of My Madurai by Devadoss Manohar, the reader is presented with a collage of elaborate, hand-drawn representations of the Southern city of Madurai. It covers a wide variety of subjects, starting from the city’s monuments and the fine architecture of homes, temples and festivals, the surrounding countryside, traditions and social ethos. As made clear through the myriad descriptions, it can be stated that the book is a reflection of memories over a course of time, remembered nostalgically through the awe-inspiring art in the city. Simplistically, it can also be seen as an expression of an individual’s great fondness for his hometown.