Pambu, Pāmbu: 1 definition
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Pambu 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: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)Pāmbu (“snake”) refers to a type of animal form, representing one of the several “attributes” (āyudha) or “accessories” of a detiy commonly seen depicted in Hindu iconography, defined according to texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafs), known as śilpaśāstras.—The śilpa texts have classified the various accessories under the broad heading of āyudha or karuvi (implement), including even flowers, animals, and musical instruments. The animals and birds found as vehicles for the deities or held as attributes or weapons in the hands of the deities are, for example, Pāmbu.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+5): Pambugolli, Pambukalli, Pampu, Pampu-kantacittan, Pampuccattai, Pampuccattam, Pampucceti, Pampuccevi, Pampukkal, Pampukkalli, Pampukkanni, Pampukkati, Pampukolli, Pampumoccai, Pampumotiram, Pampumunkil, Pampuparikacam, Pampupparuntu, Pampuppurru, Pamputinni.
Full-text (+200): Pampu, Pampuparikacam, Pamputticai, Pampukkati, Pamputtaccan, Pampuccattai, Tannirppampu, Pampumotiram, Pampuccattam, Tacarippampu, Cilaippampu, Cevittampampu, Cenampampu, Cempampu, Pamputinni, Pampuccevi, Pulirikam, Miratam, Curuttaippampu, Perumpampu.
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Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 871: Merging Moon's Kalas in Kundalini < [Tantra Three (munran tantiram) (verses 549-883)]
Verse 599: In Dhyana the Divine Light Appears < [Tantra Three (munran tantiram) (verses 549-883)]
Verse 728: Yoga Leads to Imperishable Body < [Tantra Three (munran tantiram) (verses 549-883)]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 4.4 - Cosmogony in the Tevaram < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]