Pralambasutra, Pralambasūtra, Pralamba-sutra: 1 definition
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Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Vaisnava Agamas And Visnu ImagesPralambasūtra (प्रलम्बसूत्र) refers to a type of “decorative cord” (sūtra), 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.—Another term to be used exclusively for the Yajñasutra worn by Viṣṇu is Pralambasūtra, explained in detail by K.K.C. Lakshmi Narasimhan as follows: “Yajñasutra mentioned in the Vaikhānasa works is different from Pralambasūtra or Pralambayajñopavīta, unique feature of Viṣṇu. Especially, this differentiates the icons of Viṣṇu from that of Viśvaksena (Seneśa). Kriyādhikāra speaks of this speciality. When Viṣṇu had battle with Pralambāsura, one of the cords of his Yajñopavīta (sacred chord) was cut and hung down below his waist. On the request of Pralambāsura, Viṣṇu agreed to wear the same Yajñopavīta. Hence, his sacred chord is called Pralambabrahmasūtra or Pralambayajñasūtra.
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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