Kannimula, Kannimūla: 1 definition

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Kannimula 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)

Kannimūla is the name of a (Vināyaka) deity depicted at the Nellaiappar Temple at Tirunelveli, representing a sacred place for the worship of Śiva.—To the right of the main sanctum is the Kannimūla Vin āyaka sannidhi where three similar images of Vināyaka are found with a liṅga and a rat in front. The usual form of Vināyaka is found.

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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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