Galapada, Galapāda, Gala-pada: 1 definition
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Galapada 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
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Google Books: Indian Temple Architecture: Form and TransformationGalapāda (गलपाद).—Block-like projections at intervals along the gala recess. The term ‘galapāda’ may also be used for equivalent projections in the grīvā and the recess of the vedī.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Pada, Gala, Pata.
Ends with: Chagalapada, Chhagalapada.
Full-text: Gala, Vedibhadra, Candracudeshvara, Varadaraja.
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Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
Sri Kamatchi Amman Shrine < [Chapter 4]
Adavalleswarar or Adavalleeswarar Temple (Architecture) < [Chapter 4]
Thayar Shrine < [Chapter 4]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tribhuvanam < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III’s Time]