Kshatriyastambha, Kṣatriyastambha, Kshatriya-stambha: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Kṣatriyastambha can be transliterated into English as Ksatriyastambha or Kshatriyastambha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Nāṭya-śāstraKṣatriyastambha (क्षत्रियस्तम्भ) is a Sanskrit word referring to “the kṣatriya pillar”. During the ceremony of “raising the pillars” of the playhouse (nāṭyamaṇḍapa), the master of dramatic art should raise the pillars in an auspicious moment at dawn, after he has fasted for three days and nights.
According to the Nāṭyaśāstra 2.46-49, “The ceremony in connexion with the Kṣatriya pillar, the ceremony should be performed with cloth, garland and unguent which should all be of red colour; during the ceremony rice mixed with molasses should be given to the twice-born caste.”
According to the Nāṭyaśāstra 2.50-52, “In case of the Kṣatriya pillar, copper should be thrown at its foot.”
Natyashastra (नाट्यशास्त्र, nāṭyaśāstra) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya—theatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
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