Khandottara, Khaṇḍottara, Khanda-uttara: 1 definition
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Khandottara 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.
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Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstraKhaṇḍottara (खण्डोत्तर) refers to a “panelled architrave”. It is one of the three commonly used classifications of uttara, which are decorative elements (compound moulds) of the prastara, or ‘entablature’ of a temple.
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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Partial matches: Uttara, Khanda.
Full-text: Uttara.
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