Pradakshinapatha, Pradakṣiṇapatha, Pradakshina-patha: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Pradakṣiṇapatha can be transliterated into English as Pradaksinapatha or Pradakshinapatha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
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Source: Shodhganga: Temples of Salem region Up to 1336 ADPradakṣiṇapatha (प्रदक्षिणपथ, “circum ambulatory passage”).—Some of the temples of the Dravidian style possess a narrow path all-round the sanctum for going around the shrine. Such temples are classified as sāndhāra temples. The temple devoid of a circum ambulatory passage is called by the name nirandhara. Circum ambulatory passage is provided with two purposes. Structurally, the wall of the shrine and the circum ambulatory passage connected at the roof level jointly provide a strong base or additional support to the heavy super structure in the form of the prāsāda built above the sanctum. Secondly, circum ambulatory passage is provided to fiilfil certain ritualistic obligation of the devotees who go around the shrine as a part of their worship. Provision of circum ambulatory passage is left to the option to the architect.
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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Partial matches: Pradakshina, Patha, Pata, Patta.
Full-text: Jalavatayana.
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