Bhavani Ambal, Bhavāni Ambāl: 1 definition

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Bhavani Ambal 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

Shilpashastra (iconography)

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Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)

Bhavāni Ambāl is the name of a deity depicted at the Nellaiappar Temple at Tirunelveli, representing a sacred place for the worship of Śiva.—Bhavāni Ambāl is portrayed with two hands. The right hand holds the flower in kaṭaka/kapittha-hasta and the left hand is in dolā-hasta. She is represented in standing posture.

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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.

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