Ardhagomutra, Ardhagomūtra, Ardha-gomutra: 2 definitions
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Ardhagomutra 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
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstraArdhagomūtra (अर्धगोमूत्र) refers to a category of sopāna, which refers to the “staircase” of a temple or any ancillary building connected with the temple.
Source: Shodhganga: Temples of Salem region Up to 1336 ADArdhagomūtra (अर्धगोमूत्र).—A type of sopāna, or, ‘staircase’ of a temple.—Ardhagomūtra-sopāna is a doglegged staircase.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
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Partial matches: Ardha, Gomutra.
Full-text: Sopana.
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