Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study)

by K. Vidyuta | 2019 | 33,520 words

Hinduism Shilpashastra

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This page relates ‘Introduction’ of the study on the Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (in English) with special reference to the characteristics of Prakara (temple-components), Mandapa (pavilions) and Gopura (gate-house). The Silpa-Sastras refers to the ancient Indian science of arts and crafts, such as sculpture, architecture and iconography. This study demonstrates the correlatation between ancient Indian monuments (such as temples and sculptures) and the variety of Sanskrit scriptures dealing with their construction.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

- Sub-Contents: (+ / -)

1. Vāstu and Śilpa-śāstras

2 (a). Literary Evidence to Art-Activity

2 (b). Vāstuśāstra texts

3. Temple Architecture (Prāsāda or Vimānā)

4. Fundamental Canons of Architecture (Introduction)

4.1. Bhūparīkṣā (selection of the plot)

4.2. Dikpariccheda or Dikparicchedana (fixing the cardinal directions)

4.3. Vāstupada-vinyāsa (site-planning)

4.4. Māna (proportionate measurements)

4.5. Āyādi Ṣaḍvarga (six formulae or principles)

5. Brief Survey of the Āgamas (Introduction)

5.1. The four sections of the Āgamas

5.2. Classification of the Āgamas

6. Scope and Focus (of the Present Study) and Conclusion

Last Updated: 16 January, 2023

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