Nirmanadeva, Nirmāṇadeva, Nirmana-deva: 2 definitions
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Nirmanadeva 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
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Archaeological Survey of India: Śaiva monuments at Paṭṭadakal (śilpa)Nirmāṇadeva (निर्माणदेव) is found as a sculpture at the temple of Lokeśvara, north wall, north façade.—This image of Śiva is almost similar to the one in the previous figure except that it has four hands. This standing image of Śiva with four arms, holds in the upper right and left hands, the triśūla and the paraśu, the trident and battle axe respectively, and the lower right rests on his waist, whereas the corresponding left holds something which is difficult to identify due to the damage caused to the stone. He is jaṭāmukuṭa and the earring is on par with the image in figure 189. His position of the head and the legs is almost as in that other icon. Although, traces of dress are not visible, as his private parts are fully covered with the handsomely carved knots of belts and waist bands, it is difficult to judge about his attire. By the right side of his foot is a seated gaṇa.
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.
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Archaeological Survey of India: Śaiva monuments at Paṭṭadakal (śaivism)Nirmāṇadeva (निर्माणदेव) means “the god Creator”. According to Śaivāgama texts, Śiva is at the origin of sṛṣṭi, sthiti and laya, creation, maintenance and destruction. So He can be aptly called Nirmāṇadeva. In literature there are no references to the name of Śiva as Nirmāṇadeva. Nirvāṇadeva comes as one of his names in the list of his 108 names. We feel that Nirmāṇadeva may be a variation of Nirvāṇadeva.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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