Virasthanaka, Vīrasthānaka, Vira-sthanaka: 1 definition
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Virasthanaka 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.
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Archaeological Survey of India: Śaiva monuments at Paṭṭadakal (śilpa)Vīrasthānaka (वीरस्थानक) refers to a variety of Sthānaka-viṣṇu (standing Viṣṇu sculptures).—T. A. G. Rao gives a description of Vīrasthānakamūrti in these words: “…the central figure is a standing image of Viṣṇu. He carries in his hands cakra and śaṅkha as usual. The Sanskrit texts do not mention for what purpose the other hands are to be used” (Ibid, vol. I, pt. I, p. 83).
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: Sthanaka, Vira.
Full-text: Adityadeva.
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