Makaravaktra, Makara-vaktra: 3 definitions
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Makaravaktra 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
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstraMakaravaktra (मकरवक्त्र) refers to one of the four classes of praṇālas (“water-drains”) constructed into the sanctum for the purpose of draining oblation water and rainwater. It is a Sanskrit technical term used throughout Vāstuśāstra literature. The makara-praṇāla is connected with the Śudra caste. It has one further sub-variety called the Mataṅgamakra or Śuṇḍamakara.
Source: Shodhganga: Temples of Salem region Up to 1336 ADMakaravaktra (मकरवक्त्र).—A type of praṇāla, or ‘water-drain’.—In this type the head of makara is found carved either at the beginning or at the end of the shaft of the praṇāla. If the makara head is carved at the beginning of the shaft the bent tip terminates like a lotus. The relief of the Makaramukha is very ordinary in nature. The quality of carving is also not up to the mark.
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesMakaravaktra (मकरवक्त्र) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. IX.44.74) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Makaravaktra) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vaktra, Makara.
Full-text: Matangamakra, Shundamakara, Pranala, Makara.
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List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
Amaravati Art in the Context of Andhra Archaeology (by Sreyashi Ray chowdhuri)
Amarāvatī impact on later schools of Indian art < [Chapter 5 - Impact of Amarāvatī Art]
The gods of northern Buddhism (by Alice Getty)