Uttamanavatala, Uttamanavatāla, Uttama-navatala: 1 definition
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Uttamanavatala 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: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)Uttamanavatāla (उत्तमनवताल) refers to a type of measurement, as defined in the texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafs), known as śilpaśāstras.—The unit of measurement chosen for stating the proportions of the images of the various gods, goddesses and other beings belonging to the Hindu pantheon is called the tāla. The uttama-navatāla is prescribed for Yakṣa (sylvan deities), Uraga (dragon), Siddhas (sages), Gandharvas (celestial musicians), Vidyesa (learned) and for the Aṣṭamūrtis of Śiva (the various forms of Śiva).
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: Navatala, Uttama.
Full-text: Uttamadashatala, Sumitra.
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