Gangadharamurti, Gaṅgādharamūrti, Gangadhara-murti: 1 definition
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Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva (shilpa)1) Gaṅgādharamūrti (गङ्गाधरमूर्ति) or simply Gaṅgādhara refers to one of the eighteen forms (mūrti) of Śiva mentioned in the Kāraṇāgama (pratimālakṣaṇavidhi-paṭala): the fourth among the Siddhāntaśaivāgamas. The forms of Śiva (e.g., Gaṅgādhara-mūrti) are established through a process known as Sādākhya, described as a five-fold process of creation.
2) Gaṅgādharamūrti is also listed among the eighteen forms (mūrti) of Śiva mentioned in the Śilparatna (twenty-second adhyāya): a technical treatise by Śrīkumāra on Śilpaśāstra.
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.
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Partial matches: Gangadhara, Murti.
Full-text: Gangadhara.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Gangadharamurti, Gaṅgādharamūrti, Gangadhara-murti, Gaṅgādhara-mūrti; (plurals include: Gangadharamurtis, Gaṅgādharamūrtis, murtis, mūrtis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 2.2 - Gangadhara-murti (depiction of the descent of Ganga) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Introduction to second volume < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 4.3 - (c) Sculptures of Shiva and Dance < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Status of Women < [Chapter 3 - Socio-Religious Life]
Conclusion (Religious Beliefs and Customs) < [Chapter 5 - Conclusion]
Shaivism during the Pallava period < [Chapter 3 - Socio-Religious Life]
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