Damaruhasta, Ḍamaruhasta, Damaru-hasta: 1 definition
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Damaruhasta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)Ḍamaruhasta (डमरुहस्त) or simply Ḍamaru refers to “holding drum” and represents one of the twenty-four gestures with a single hand, as defined according to texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafs), known as śilpaśāstras.—Accordingly, pratimā-lakṣaṇa (body postures of the icons) is comprised of hand gestures (hasta, mudrā or kai-amaiti), stances/poses (āsanas) and inflexions of the body (bhaṅgas). There are thirty-two types of hands [viz., ḍamaruhasta] classified into two major groups known as tolirkai (functional and expressive gestures) and elirkai (graceful posture of the hand).
(Description of Ḍamaru-hasta): This gesture represents the holding of a small drum known as ḍamaru. The fingers are spread fully and then curved inward towards the palm as if holding the drum. The middle and ring finger rests lightly on one side of the drum and the thumb on the other side. The forefinger and the little finger are raised up and curved gently away from the hand.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Hasta, Damaru, Tamaru.
Full-text: Damaru Hasta, Nataraja, Damaru.
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