Bahuvalaya, Bāhuvalaya, Bahu-valaya: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Bahuvalaya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India. 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: Shodhganga: Vaisnava Agamas And Visnu ImagesBāhuvalaya (बाहुवलय) refers to an “ornamental band”, as defined in treatises such as the Pāñcarātra, Pādmasaṃhitā and Vaikhānasa-āgamas, extensively dealing with the technical features of temple art, iconography and architecture in Vaishnavism.—Keyūra is the ornament worn around the upper arm or above the elbow. These are depicted variously, in many form and shape, depending on the material they represent. In the most elaborate cases, the bāhuvalaya is represented as a large band, often embedded with gems. having the lower edge embellished with pearl strings, and the upper edge surmounted by a prominent decorative pattern (purima) like makara-purima, patra-purima, puṣpa-purima.
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.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryBāhu-valaya.—cf. pāku-valayam (SITI), an armlet. Note: bāhu-valaya is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusBāhuvaḷaya (ಬಾಹುವಳಯ):—[noun] = ಬಾಹುಪೂರ [bahupura].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Bahu, Valaya.
Ends with: Nirniktabahuvalaya.
Full-text: Nirniktabahuvalaya, Pakuvalayam, Keyura.
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