Hindu iconography: 1 definition
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Hindu iconography 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
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)Hindu iconography.—The study of iconography is almost entirely conditioned by a study of religion. This fact is particularly true of India, where image worship takes an important place in the popular religious worship of the country. The objects worshipped by Hindus in the temples are images of gods and goddesses, śālagrāmās, bāna-liṅgas, certain animals, birds, powers, and energies.
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: Iconography, Hindu.
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Search found 22 books and stories containing Hindu iconography; (plurals include: Hindu iconographies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Household Articles (c): Spoons or Ladle < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Vaikakshaka or Chhannavira < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Shaivism during the Pallava period < [Chapter 3 - Socio-Religious Life]
Vastu-shastra (1): Canons of Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
Abhinaya-darpana (English) (by Ananda Coomaraswamy)
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Chapter 14 - Twenty-six Combined Hands
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
Guru: The divine preceptor < [Chapter 3 - The Ritualistic Context]
Early Evidences from Art, Archeology and History < [Chapter 1 - The Historical Context]
Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
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