Cheek: 4 definitions
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Cheek means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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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Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
1) The Cheeks refers to one of the minor Body Parts (belonging to the Face) with which are associated various gestures and expressions (in Sanskrit Dramas), as conveyed through Āṅgikābhinaya: one of the four divisions of Abhinaya or “ways to convey or represent one’s emotion to others”, according to the Nāṭyaśāstra and the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—The āṅgikābhinaya includes the histrionic representation of the limbs which is simply known as physical gestures. The upāṅgas denote different parts of the Face. These are also six in numbers viz., eyes, eyebrows, nose, lower lip, cheeks and chin.
2) The Cheek is associated with Mṛgaśīrṣa-hasta: one of the twenty-two Single-hand Gestures (in Indian Dramas) (known as asaṃyuktahastas).—The word mṛgaśīrṣa is the union of two words viz., mṛga and śīrṣa. The word mṛga means deer and śīrṣa means head. So, it can be said that the hand posture which is called mṛgaśīrṣa identifies a posture that looks like the head of a deer. [...] In the Abhinayadarpaṇa, the mṛgaśīrṣa-hasta posture is used to denote various things. This book states that this posture is used to show woman, cheek, wheel, limit, terror, quarrel, attire and to call someone or the beloved, the lute, foot massage, female organ, holding umbrella etc.
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Shilpashastra (iconography)
The Cheek is denoted by the Sanskrit term Gaṇḍa, and represents one of the various body parts whose Measurements should follow the principles of ancient Indian Painting (citra), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—In the third part of the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, chapters 35th to 43rd are dedicated to the Painting of different portraits of different kinds of men and women. The measurement of almost all the body parts that should be maintained in a picture have been presented here. For example, the Cheek (gaṇḍa) should be 12 aṅgulas.
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)
Starts with (+0): Cheekatikoorathuppa, Cheekatimraaku, Cheekengally, Cheekengavally, Cheeky bugger.
Full-text (+838): Kapola, Ganda, Gandasthala, Galla, Kapolakasha, Phulla, Gallacaturi, Kapolaphalaka, Kapolaraga, Gandaphalaka, Kapolabhitti, Kenara, Atiganda, Candala, Karata, Shankha, Shai, Sukapola, Kapolapatra, Gandapali.
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Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Role of Leech therapy in the management of Vyanga w.s.r. to Melasma - A... < [Vol. 9 No. 12 (2024)]
Application of Trisootra Chikitsa in the management of Mukhadooshika with... < [Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024)]
Ayurvedic management of Trigeminal Neuralgia - A Case Study < [Vol. 10 No. 1 (2025)]
Vinaya Pitaka (1): Bhikkhu-vibhanga (the analysis of Monks’ rules) (by I. B. Horner)
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
A Cheek Nodule in a Child < [Volume 16, Issue 14 (2019)]
A Systematic Review of the Efficacy of Microfocused Ultrasound for Facial... < [Volume 20, Issue 2 (2023)]
Measuring and Visualizing Solar UV for a Wide Range of Atmospheric Conditions... < [Volume 16, Issue 6 (2019)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Treatment of facial volume loss by application of volumefilling® < [2016: Volume 5, May issue 5]
Study of surgical incisions with focus on tiryak cheda anatomy. < [2023: Volume 12, January issue 1]
Vata dosha study on vyanga (chloasma) aetiopathogenesis and management. < [2019: Volume 8, July issue 8]
Yavanajataka by Sphujidhvaja [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 1.127 < [Chapter 1 - The Innate Nature of the Zodiac Signs and Planets]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Cosmetic effect of dinacharya (daily routine) procedures — a critical review < [2020, Issue 8, August]
Case report-synergistic role of ayurveda in the treatment of ardita < [2024, Issue 11. November]
Clinical case presentation on mukhadushika (acne vulgaris) < [2023, Issue 09. September]