Grahapancaka, Grahapañcaka, Graha-pancaka: 1 definition
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Grahapancaka 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Grahapanchaka.
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: WorldCat: Samarāṅgaṇa sūtradhāra of BhojadevaGrahapañcaka (ग्रहपञ्चक) refers to the “pentad of planets and comets”, according to the Samarāṅgaṇa Sūtradhāra verse 4.16.—“[...] and from the limbs (gātra) also the constellation of stars or group of planets [viz., Nakṣatracakra] and from the five senses (indriya) took birth the pentad of planets and comets (grahapañcaka)”.
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: Graha, Pancaka.
Full-text: Nakshatracakra, Arkendu.
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