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Vermilion 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: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)Vermilion is denoted by the Sanskrit term Sindūra or Hiṅgulaka and represents one of the materials used to make Colours in the ancient Indian tradition of Painting (citra), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy. In the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, various materials are seen to be used to make colours. e.g., Vermilion (sindūra or hiṅgulaka ). Also, five colours are regarded as the primary ones, (viz., white, yellow, colour of vilomata, black, dark blue.). A painter can create hundreds or thousands of colours by amalgamating the primary colours.
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)
Full-text (+140): Hingula, Hingulaka, Hinguli, Curnaparada, Hingulu, Kapishirshaka, Hamsanghri, Rasasthana, Rasagarbha, Hingola, Raktaparada, Simdura, Sindura, Markatashirsha, Shingarupa, Raktacurna, Raktashasana, Darada, Rakta, Raktavaluka.
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Search found 53 books and stories containing Vermilion; (plurals include: Vermilions). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Characteristics of Girisindura (mineral red vermilion) < [Chapter XXII - Uparasa (22): Girisindura (mineral red vermilion)]
Part 2 - Purification of red vermilion < [Chapter XXII - Uparasa (22): Girisindura (mineral red vermilion)]
Chapter XXII - Uparasa (22): Girisindura (mineral red vermilion)
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Note on Ṭiklī, Tilaka and the uses of vermilion or red lead < [Notes]
Note on the Must (Musth) condition of elephants < [Notes]
Introduction to the tradition of Betel-chewing < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Shat-cakra-nirupana (the six bodily centres) (by Arthur Avalon)
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.4.43 < [Chapter 4 - Name-giving Ceremony, Childhood Pastimes, and Thieves Kidnap the Lord]
Verse 1.10.87 < [Chapter 10 - Marriage with Śrī Lakṣmīpriyā]
Verse 1.15.117 < [Chapter 15 - Marriage with Śrī Viṣṇupriyā]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.20. Use of Sindūra (Vermilion) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
1.2. Materials (r): Various other Precious Gems < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
2.9. Pharmaceutical use of Anulepana (Unguents) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
The Boat < [January - March 1977]
The Goddess of Peace < [March-April, 1929]
Two Red Flowers < [October 1966]
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