Katyavalambitahasta, Kaṭyavalambitahasta, Katyavalambita-hasta: 1 definition
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Katyavalambitahasta 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: Google Books: Elements of Hindu iconographyKaṭyavalambitahasta (कट्यवलम्बितहस्त).—In this the arm is let down so as to hang by the side of the body, and the handis made to rest on the lion, indicating thus a posture of ease.
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: Hasta, Katyavalambita.
Full-text: Palani, Lingodbhava, Sthanaka.
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