Govaktra, Go-vaktra: 2 definitions

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Govaktra 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

Vastushastra (architecture)

Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstra

Govaktra (गोवक्त्र) refers to one of the four classes of praṇālas (“water-drains”) constructed into the sanctum for the purpose of draining oblation water and rainwater. It is a Sanskrit technical term used throughout Vāstuśāstra literature. The govaktra-praṇāla is connected with the Brāmaṇa caste. It is also known by the name Gomukha.

Source: Shodhganga: Temples of Salem region Up to 1336 AD

Govaktra (गोवक्त्र).—A type of praṇāla, or ‘water-drain’.—The head of the cow is carved at the beginning of the shaft. The crescent shaped horns and round eyes are very clearly carved, which helps to identify the subject as that of a cow. From the wide-open mouth of the cow emerges an octagonal shaft, which bends forward and terminates in the form of a padma with double rows of petals and a mukula at the tip.

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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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