Dark reddish, Dark red: 1 definition
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Dark reddish 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: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)The Dark reddish (complexion) is associated with the Śaśaka classification of men, defined according to the principles of ancient Indian Painting (citra), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy. According to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, there are five types of men viz., the Śaśaka type, [...]. The complexion of śaśaka kind of man remains dark reddish.
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.
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Full-text (+73): Avyaktaraga, Tamradhumra, Abhitamra, Sushona, Krishnalohita, Dhumralohita, Krishnarakta, Tamravarna, Shyamaruna, Dhumra, Dhekani, Kashaya, Kaleji, Rayagempu, Aruna, Lakhi, Kadukemka, Rijra, Cemdrakali, Parirakta.
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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.1. Use of Candana (Sandal) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
1.2. Materials (c): Padmarāga (Ruby) < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Text 17.5 (Commentary) < [Chapter 17 (Text And Commentary)]
Chapter 17 - Revelation of the Maṇḍala of Wrathful Deities < [Chapter 17 (Text And Commentary)]
Text 6.9 (Commentary) < [Chapter 6 (text and commentary)]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 10.20.9 < [Sukta 20]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter LXXX - Tests of Corals < [Agastya Samhita]
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 2 - Magnus's Expedition From Svithjod < [Chapter VIII - Saga Of Magnus The Good]
The Chariots Of Navgrahas < [Astrology In Garuda Purana]