Nakrakundala, Nakrakuṇḍala, Nakra-kundala: 2 definitions
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Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstraNakrakuṇḍala (नक्रकुण्डल):—Another name for the Makarakuṇḍala, which is a kind of commonly used ear-ornaments (kuṇḍala).
Source: Shodhganga: Vaisnava Agamas And Visnu ImagesNakrakuṇḍala (नक्रकुण्डल) or Nakrakuṇḍala refers to one of the various types of “ear-ornaments” (karṇabhūṣaṇa or kuṇḍala), as defined in treatises such as the Pāñcarātra, Pādmasaṃhitā and Vaikhānasa-āgamas, extensively dealing with the technical features of temple art, iconography and architecture in Vaishnavism.—Makarakuṇḍala is the type of earring having the shape of the mythical animal (makara) and it is indicative of high status. This is (generally) worn as a pendant. The tail of makara is inserted into the ear-lobes (karṇapāśa) either from the front or from behind. This is known as makara-neṭuṅkuḻāi in the hymns of Alvars. Makarakuṇḍalas are noticeable in all the icons of Viṣṇu under study. The term “makara” to mean “crocodile” is taken literally and the ear-ornament of one of the Viṣṇu icons remains in the form of crocodile.
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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Partial matches: Nakra, Kundala.
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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
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