Dhruvabera, Dhruva-bera: 5 definitions
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Dhruvabera 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)
Source: Google Books: The Book of Hindu Imagery: Gods, Manifestations and Their MeaningDhruvabera—(group of Hindu temple imagery)—Images which are permanently placed in the temple.
Source: Red Zambala: Hindu Icons and Symbols | IntroductionDhruvabera (ध्रुवबेर, “fixed image”).—The main icon in the sanctum sanctorum which is of the immovable kind, constructed of stone and permanently fixed. It protects the town. The compound Dhruvabera is composed of the Sanskrit words Dhruva (‘fixed’ or ‘stable’) and Bera (‘image’ or ‘icon’). The height of the Dhruva-bera varies. It is either taken in proportion to the temple super structure or the temple measurements are taken from the Dhruva-bera.
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)Dhruvabera (ध्रुवबेर) refers to the image (bera) which is consecrated installed firmly within the garbhagṛha of the temple as the presiding deity and is considered as immoveable image. It is also known as mūlabera, mūlavigraha, sthāvara or mūlavar. Dhruvaberas are of three kinds. They are: sthānaka (standing posture), āsana (sitting posture or a pedestal) and śayana (reclining posture). The Vaiṣṇava images are found in all the above mentioned postures. The Śaivite images are found in sthānaka and āsana postures alone.
Source: Shodhganga: Vaisnava Agamas And Visnu ImagesDhruvabera (ध्रुवबेर) refers to a classification of icons, 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.—The Dhruva icon [viz., Dhruvabera] made of copper result in good progeny and promotion of puṇya (meritoriou deed), states Kāśyapa. The dhruvārcā may be made of tone or metal. The dhruva icon [viz., Dhruvabera] may be made of gold, silver or copper.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDhruvabēra (ಧ್ರುವಬೇರ):—[noun] an idol of a deity that is permanently fixed at a place.
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: Bera, Dhruva.
Full-text: Avahana, Utsavana, Bera, Balibera, Snapanabera, Dhruvarca, Pancabera.
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