Kraunchabhetta, Krauñchabhettā: 1 definition
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Kraunchabhetta 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: Wisdom Library: Elements of Hindu IconograpyKrauñchabhettā (one of the aspects of Subrahmaṇya, according to the Kumāra-tantra). This aspect of Subrahmaṇya should have six faces and eight arms. In the right hands should have six faces and eight arms. In the right hands there should be the khaḍga, śakti, abhaya and bāṇa; and in the left ones varada, vajra, dhanus and kheṭaka. His complexion is to be that of the lotus flower.
Krauñchabhettā according to the Śrītatvanidhi should be represented with a single face and four arms and three eyes. Two of the hands should be kept in the varada and abhaya poses and the remaining hands should carry flowery arrows and a bow of sugarcane; or, the front two hands should be shown as breaking the Krauñcha mountain. There should be near him his peacock vehicle.
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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