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Proprietor 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
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (vastu)The Proprietor (or the Constructor) employed for temple building, has the prime duty of finding out the proper site before construction, according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—Selection of the site is the prime and first duty of the constructor or the proprietor to find out a perfect land which should possess the required qualities. According to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, in the process of construction of the temple, the land should be perfect and auspicious. In the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, a strict guideline is seen for the selection of land for a temple. The examination of land is strongly recommended in the Mayamata also.
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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Full-text (+164): Svamin, Khateli, Pingasha, Thikekari, Varasedara, Thalakari, Varishadara, Parokshabhoga, Ganladda, Malik, Nilattaracukarar, Shami, Antaravahi, Propraitara, Bahusvamika, Bandara, Elawalukada, Amde, Sattevaika, Yajamanapatta.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
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Parables of Rama (by Swami Rama Tirtha)
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