Alidasana, Āliḍāsana, Alida-asana, Ālidāsana: 1 definition
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Alidasana 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)Ālidāsana (आलिदासन) or Āliḍāsana refers to a type of Sthānāsana (poses dependent on the sthānaka), as defined according to texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafs), known as śilpaśāstras.—The standing figure has the bent left leg placed in front with the right leg stretched out behind. The legs are held one behind the other and the arms represent the stretched string of a bow. This posture is called ālidāsana or āliḍa. The left hand holds a bow in a śikhara-mudrā, and the right hand is in kataka-mudra, with the string and arrow pulled back.
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: Alida, Asana.
Ends with: Pratyalidasana.
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