Nandyavartashila, Nandyāvartaśilā: 1 definition

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Nandyavartashila 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.

The Sanskrit term Nandyāvartaśilā can be transliterated into English as Nandyavartasila or Nandyavartashila, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Vastushastra (architecture)

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Source: OpenEdition books: Architectural terms contained in Ajitāgama and Rauravāgama

Nandyāvartaśilā (नन्द्यावर्तशिला) refers to “wedge (for the pedestal) § 5.3.”.—(For paragraphs cf. Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens)

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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.

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