The Archaeology of the Natha Sampradaya in Western India, 12th to 15th Century Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book studies Natha Sampradaya through archaeological evidence for the first time. Drawing on a pioneering approach to the study of ascetic traditions, it investigates not only the nature of the Sampradaya´s religious architecture but also examines the extent to which they shared space with other religious groups - such as the devotees of Siva and Sakti, Buddhism, and Islam, especially with the Sufi tradition. Breaking new ground, this volume will be of great interest to scholars and researc...