Pushpapatta, Puṣpapaṭṭa, Pushpa-patta: 1 definition
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Pushpapatta 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.
The Sanskrit term Puṣpapaṭṭa can be transliterated into English as Puspapatta or Pushpapatta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstraPuṣpapaṭṭa (पुष्पपट्ट):—A Sanskrit word, translating to “wreath of flowers” binding the different kinds of knots of hair. This term is used in the Hindu art of scientific and religious sculpture, known as Śilpaśāstra.
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)
Partial matches: Pushpa, Patta.
Full-text: Mauli.
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