Dhvajastambha, Dhvaja-stambha: 9 definitions
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In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstraDhvajastambha (ध्वजस्तम्भ) refers to the “flag post” erected in front of the mukhamaṇḍapa (‘front pavilion’) of a temple. The dhvajastambha is usually built within the temple walls (prākāra). They are seen to be made of wood and stone where the wooden variety is often finished with a metal covering (kavaca).
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Brill: Śaivism and the Tantric TraditionsDhvajastambha (ध्वजस्तम्भ) refers to the “signpost” (of a pub), according to the Mattavilāsaprahasana.—Accordingly, as the Kāpālika cries out: “My darling, look. This pub resembles the Vedic sacrificial ground. For its signpost (dhvajastambha) resembles the sacrificial pillar (yūpa); in this case alcohol is the Soma, drunkards are the sacrificial priests, the wine glasses are the special cups for drinking Soma, the roasted meat and other appetizers are the fire oblations, the drunken babblings are the sacrificial formulae, the songs are the Sāman-hymns, the pitchers are the sacrificial ladles, thirst is the fire and the owner of the pub is the patron of the sacrifice”
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Pancaratra (worship of Nārāyaṇa)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts1) Dhvajastambha (ध्वजस्तम्भ) refers to the “wooden flagpole” (of a temple), according to the twenty-second chapter of the Kapiñjalasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra work consisting of 1550 verses dealing with a variety of topics such as worship in a temple, choosing an Ācārya, architecture, town-planning and iconography. Description of the chapter [dhvajārohaṇa-vidhi]:—Prior to any utsava, except those lasting only one or three days, “dhvajārohaṇa” ceremonies must be done. Details on how to prepare the flag with Garuḍa’s picture on it are given (10-52a), followed by how to make ready the (wooden) dhvajastambha-flagpole, which is to be at least as high as the prāsāda building or a gopura-entrance, and then garlanded (52b-61); also how to attend to the rites of raising the flag on the pole (62-67). [...]
2) Dhvajastambha (ध्वजस्तम्भ) refers to the “temple-flagstaff”, as discussed in chapter 5 of the Bhāradvājasaṃhitā or “Bhāradvāja-kaṇva-saṃhitā”: a Pāñcarātra text comprising some 230 ślokas mainly concerned with basic details concerning temple construction and icon consecration.—Description of chapter [dhānya-adhivāsa]: [...] A special homa is done in the garuḍakuṇḍa to appease all the guardian deities; and only after this is the dhvajastambha-flagstaff to be installed. A brief discussion of dhvajastambha-pratiṣṭhā follows, including some remarks as to the days on which dhvajāropaṇa should not be done. A dṛṣṭidhenu (cow) should be tied to the dvaja-pole and dṛṣṭidhānya (grains) should be strewn before it, for warding evil and for securing auspiciousness.
3) Dhvajastambha (ध्वजस्तम्भ) refers to certain wooden parts of the temple-flag, as discussed in chapter 26 of the Viṣvaksenasaṃhitā: a Pāñcarātra text comprising 2800 Sanskrit verses dealing with theological matters, image-worship, iconography (relating to pratimā-icons) and the construction of temples.—Description of the chapter [dhvaja-utthāpana-vidhi]: [...] Next Viṣvaksena turns to such matters as constructing, preparing and sanctifying for use various items needed in the services: the dhvajapīṭha (5-17), the dhvajastambha made of wood and topped by a likeness of Garuḍa (18-29), and the cloth flag bearing the depiction of Garuḍa (30-75, 76-94-alternative methods offered- and 95-111).
Pancaratra (पाञ्चरात्र, pāñcarātra) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Narayana is revered and worshipped. Closeley related to Vaishnavism, the Pancaratra literature includes various Agamas and tantras incorporating many Vaishnava philosophies.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryDhvaja-stambha.—(CII 3, 4), a flag-staff. Note: dhvaja-stambha is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
Source: Heidelberg: Glory of the Tiruvanantapuram Padmanabhasvami TempleDhvajastambha (ध्वजस्तम्भ) refers to the “flag-post” of Hindu temples, according to the Syānandūrapuravarṇana-prabandha by Svāti-Tirunāḷ (1813-1846) (one of the rulers of Travancore) which deals with the different activities of the Thiruvananthapuram Temple, including ceremonies and festivals.—[...] The fifth chapter also gives a detailed sketch of the temple and its components, such as the balipīṭha (pedestal for food offerings) (5.8), various maṇḍapas (pillared halls) (5.9–10), vimānas (towers on top of the sanctum) (5.10), the single stone maṇḍapa (5.11), the dhvajastambha (flag-post) (5.12–14), the gopura (towers at the entrances) (5.14–15), the kulaśekharamaṇḍapa (5.15), etc.
Source: Yale Journal of Music & Religion: Ritual Music in Contemporary Brahmanical Tantric Temples of KeralaDhvajastambha (ध्वजस्तम्भ) refers to the “flagpole” of certain temples from Kerala sanctioned by the Tantrasamuccaya.—Such temples, alternatively called kṣetras or ambalams, consist of six parts: (1) the shrine, or śrīkōvil, and (2) the pañcaprākāras, the five successive enclosures surrounding it. [...] The bāhyahāra, the fourth enclosure, is the courtyard around the madhyahāra and includes various structures, sub-shrines, and stones installed at cardinal points. [...] The dhvajastambha, is the flagpole.
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Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarydhvajastambha (ध्वजस्तंभ).—m (S) A flagstaff.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishdhvajastambha (ध्वजस्तंभ).—m A flagstaff.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusDhvajastaṃbha (ಧ್ವಜಸ್ತಂಭ):—
1) [noun] a pole on which a flag is raised and flown; a flag-pole.
2) [noun] a tall pillar of wood or stone, with somewhat tapered top, to which flag or flag-like metal plates are fixed, and installed in front of a temple.
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: Dhvaja, Stambha.
Starts with: Dhvajastambhapratishtha.
Full-text (+6): Dhvajagambha, Dhvaja, Balipitha, Dhvajadanda, Jalayatra, Dhvajastambhapratishtha, Senagalaguduru, Drishtidhenu, Drishtidhanya, Ratha, Yupa, Gundlapalle, Dhvajapitha, Gopura, Mandapa, Vimana, Rathalakshana, Bahyahara, Mandira, Dhanyadhivasa.
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