Citrakhanda, Citrakhaṇḍa, Citra-khanda: 1 definition
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Citrakhanda 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chitrakhanda.
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstraCitrakhaṇḍa (चित्रखण्ड) refers to a type of pillar (stambha). Its description is found in texts such as the Mayamata (verses 15.22-26), Kāśyapaśilpa (verses 8.23-25), and Śilparatna (verse 21.67).
Source: OpenEdition books: Architectural terms contained in Ajitāgama and RauravāgamaCitrakhaṇḍa (चित्रखण्ड) refers to “n. of a type of pillar § 3.22.”.—(For paragraphs cf. Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens)
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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