Karakatu Perumal, Kārakatu Perumāl: 1 definition
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Karakatu Perumal 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)Kārakatu Perumāl is the name of a deity depicted at the Ulagalantha Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram (Kāñcīpuram), representing a sacred place for the worship of Viṣṇu.—Viṣṇu is found seated in sukhāsana posture with a snake on his head. The lord is found with four hands. The attributes are the same as that of Nīrakatu Perumāl. The sitting posture can be termed aindra-maṇḍala in dance.
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: Perumal.
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