Karpaka, Kaṟpaka: 1 definition
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Karpaka 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)1) Karpaka (“celestial tree”) refers to one of the several “attributes” (āyudha) or “accessories” of a detiy commonly seen depicted in Hindu iconography, defined according to texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafs), known as śilpaśāstras.—The śilpa texts have classified the various accessories under the broad heading of āyudha or karuvi (implement), including even flowers, animals, and musical instruments. The fruits found in connection with the deities or held in the hands of the deities are, for example, Karpaka.
2) Karpaka Vināyaka is the name of a deity depicted in the Subramanya Swamy Temple (or Subramaṇya Svāmi Temple) in Thiruparankundram or Parankundram (Paraṅkuṉṟam), representing a sacred place for the worship of Murugan.—The next sannidhi is that of Karpaka Vināyaka seated on a lotus pedestal in padmāsana pose. The lower left hand holds kuvi patāka holding a wood apple and the lower right hand holds kapittha holding a sugarcane. The sitting posture is called padmāsana or butterfly position in Bharatanatyam. While representing in iconographic form, both the upper hands are not found and only the lower hands are found. The lower left hand is in vismaya-hasta holding the modaka and the lower right hand is in kaṭaka holding the sugarcane. The sitting position is padmāsana.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Karpaka-kodi, Karpakakkaram, Karpakalam, Karpakam, Karpakanatu, Karpakantakkirai, Karpakantam, Karpakarici, Karpakavalli, Karpakavanam.
Ends with: Pulokakarpaka.
Full-text: Puloka karpaka virutcakam, Pacanankam, Karpakavalli, Karpakanatu, Karpaka-kodi, Taru-nilaikottam, Ugramurti.
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Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 7.7.2 < [Section 7 - Seventh Tiruvaymoli (Elaiyar avo)]
Pasuram 6.8.5 < [Section 8 - Eighth Tiruvaymoli (Pon-ulaku aliro)]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Introduction < [Volume 3.3 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola (later?)]
Chapter 28 - Thiru-Venjamakoodal or Tiru-Vencamakkutal (Hymn 42) < [Volume 3.3 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Chola (later?)]
Chapter 43 - Thirunallar or Tirunallaru (Hymn 68) < [Volume 3.4 - Pilgrim’s progress: with Paravai]