Pancabera, Pañcabera, Panca-bera: 1 definition
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Pancabera 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 Panchabera.
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Red Zambala: Hindu Icons and Symbols | IntroductionPañcabera (पञ्चबेर, “five images”):—In a temple consecrated according to the Agamas there should be three, five or six karma-bimbas (proxy-image of the main Icon). Five are most common and are known as the Pañca-bera.
- Kautuka-bera the movable image used for daily offerings .
- Snapana-bera the icon used for the daily bathing ceremony.
- Bali-bera icon used for the daily bali offerings in the courtyard of the temple.
- Utsava-bera the icon which is taken out in procession on festivals.
- Śayana-bera the icon used for putting to rest at night.
Dhruva-bera is the main icon in the sanctum sanctorum which is of the immovable kind, constructed of stone and permanently fixed. It protects the town
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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