Mancabhadra, Mañcabhadra, Manca-bhadra: 1 definition
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Mancabhadra 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Manchabhadra.
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstraMañcabhadra (मञ्चभद्र) refers to a type of upapīṭha (sub-structure, beneath the adhiṣṭhāna), according to the Mayamata 13.5.
Mañcabhadra is constructed with the following major mouldings (aṃśa):
- upāna,
- jagati,
- gala,
- kapota.
Mañcabhadra is mentioned only in the Mānasāra.
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: Bhadra, Manca.
Full-text: Upapitha.
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