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Vastushastra (architecture)

Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstra

Dvāragopura (द्वारगोपुर) refers to a classification of gopura, which refers to the “tower” built above the main entrance (mahādvāra) of the prākāras (‘enclosures’) of the temple complex.

Source: OpenEdition books: Architectural terms contained in Ajitāgama and Rauravāgama

1) Dvāragopura (द्वारगोपुर) refers to “entrance pavilion of the last enclosure §§ 4.33; 5.12”.—(For paragraphs cf. Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens)

2) Dvāragopura (द्वारगोपुर) refers to “entrance pavilion of the first enclosure § 4.33.”.—(For paragraphs cf. Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens)

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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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Partial matches: Dvara, Gopura.

Ends with: Pandaradvaragopura.

Full-text: Pandaradvaragopura, Gopura.

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Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) (by K. Vidyuta)

7. The Shapes and Embellishments of the Gopuras < [Chapter 5 - Gopura Lakṣaṇa]

2. Varieties of Gopuras < [Chapter 5 - Gopura Lakṣaṇa]

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Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)

The Manasara < [Chapter XIII - Prasada: Component Parts]

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