Alakacudaka, Alakacūḍaka, Alaka-cudaka: 1 definition
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Alakacudaka 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 Alakachudaka.
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Google Books: Elements of Hindu iconographyAlakacūḍaka (अलकचूडक):—The women who carry torches before a king and the wives of the king’s sword-bearers and shield-bearers, had to wear their hair in a knot called alaka-cūḍaka.
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)
Partial matches: Cudaka, Alaka.
Full-text: Mauli.
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