Nabhicchanda, Nābhicchanda: 1 definition
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Nabhicchanda 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 Nabhichchhanda.
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Shodhganga: Temples of Salem region Up to 1336 ADNābhicchanda (नाभिच्छन्द) roof is similar to the lantern roof of the western architecture. It’s a very simple and effective method of covering a span. The construction consists of placing stone slabs at the four comers of the square diagonally to the preceding square. This method is repeated till the area is covered to the required size. Finally one capstone is placed at the top. In this method in the lower portion of the roof a big void is formed while its outer portion becomes bulbous.
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.
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Full-text: Vasantamandapa, Antarala.
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