Kartikai, Kārtikai: 1 definition
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Kartikai 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.
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Shilpashastra (iconography)
Kārtikai is the name of deity as found depicted in the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai (or Madura), which represents a sacred place for the worship of The Goddess (Devī).—Kārtikai is found with the left hand in kaṭaka and the right hand in dolā
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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Full-text (+0): Karthigai Vratham, Pumsavana, Tiruchendur.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Kartikai, Kārtikai; (plurals include: Kartikais, Kārtikais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Light was Lit < [August 1948]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Temple worship and Rituals as per Shaiva Agamas (by Gayathri Balasubramanian)
Part 7 - Shaiva Shraddha Vidhi < [Chapter 4 - Domestic and Personal rituals]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Socio-Religious Life of the Pre-Pallava Period < [Chapter 3 - Socio-Religious Life]