Limestone: 1 definition
Introduction:
Limestone 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.
Images (photo gallery)
(+2 more images available)
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (vastu)Limestone is a recommended type of Stone to be used as a Material for the Construction of Temples, according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—Finding of proper types of materials is one of the important aspects for any construction. Indian scriptures state that to procure the stones, the astrologer and the architect should go to mountain and examine the stones. In the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa a proper examination of stone is suggested in this regard. In connection with temple building some specific colours of stones are also recommended. Moreover, the use of limestone in the construction of temple is suggested in the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, but it is not advised for the construction of a house.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Limestone fuchsia.
Full-text (+38): Cunakali, Cunakhadi, Cunakhada, Karkara, Limestone fuchsia, Cunakhani, Chunakhaani, Chunadhungo, Kalica Cuna, Cunakhana, Khalimatti, Unkal, Cunekhana, Sunnagudi, Cunavata, Dudhe-khari, Khalimati, Cunnampukkal, Nay-vittaikal, Cunnakkal.
Relevant text
Search found 23 books and stories containing Limestone; (plurals include: Limestones). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Part 4 - Assam, Burma, Annam and Siam < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Part 18 - Eastern New Guinea < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Amaravati Art in the Context of Andhra Archaeology (by Sreyashi Ray chowdhuri)
Sarvaṃdadavadāna (Sibi Jātaka) < [Chapter 3 - Amarāvatī and the Formative Stage of the Buddhist Art]
The Flaming Pillar (Agniskanda) < [Chapter 3 - Amarāvatī and the Formative Stage of the Buddhist Art]
Region Beyond The Coastal Lines (5): Vardhamanukota < [Chapter 2 - Amarāvatī and other Archaeological Sites of Ancient Andhra Pradesh]
Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
Geographical Setting of Zone III < [Chapter 2 - Geographical Setting of the Study Area]
Egypt Through The Stereoscope (by James Henry Breasted)
Position 23 - The Entrance To The Great Pyramid, The Sepulcher Of Khufu (in North Face), Seen From Below < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 25 - Khufu's Sarcophagus, Broken By Robbers, In The Sepulcher-chamber Of The Great Pyramid < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 30 - Quarry Chambers Of Masara Whence Came The Blocks For The Great Pyramid < [Standpoints In Egypt]
The civilization of Babylonia and Assyria (by Morris Jastrow)