Ratnapatta, Ratnapaṭṭa, Ratna-patta: 2 definitions
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Ratnapatta 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-śāstraRatnapaṭṭa (रत्नपट्ट):—A Sanskrit word, translating to “jewelled golden band” 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusRatnapaṭṭa (ರತ್ನಪಟ್ಟ):—
1) [noun] a royal head-band containing pearls, gem-stones, etc.
2) [noun] (archit.) a moulding, a jewelled band; a jewelled turban.
3) [noun] (arch.) a kind of moulding of the pedestal.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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