Pujabhaga, Pūjābhāga, Puja-bhaga: 1 definition
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Pujabhaga 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: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstraPūjābhāga (पूजाभाग) refers to the top-most part of the mānuṣaliṅga, which is generally circular in section. It is also known as the rudrabhāga or śivabhāga.
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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Full-text: Shivabhaga, Ashtottarashatalinga, Sahasralinga, Rudrabhaga, Brahmasutra, Dharalinga, Pitha, Mukhalinga.
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