Samharamurti, Saṃhāramūrti, Samhara-murti: 1 definition
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Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstraSaṃhāramūrti (संहारमूर्ति) refers to “destructive aspects”. It is one of the five classes of śivamūrti (‘image of Śiva’).The term is used throughout Śilpaśāstra literature.
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: Samhara, Murti.
Ends with: Gajasamharamurti.
Full-text: Shivamurti, Tripurantaka.
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Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tiruchchengattangudi (Sri Uttarapatisvarar Temple) < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Kailasanathar Temple < [Chapter XIV - Conclusion]
Temples in Pullamangai (near Pasupatikoyil) (3rd to 6th year) < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Temples in Punjai < [Chapter VI - Temples of Aditya II’s Time]
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Chapter 3.4 - Gajaha-murti (the story of killing Gajasura) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 3.5 - Jalandharasura-murti (the conquest of Jalandhara Asura) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Chapter 3.1 - Tripurantaka-murti (burning down of the three castles) < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Origin of Sculptural Art (b): Pre-Pallava Period < [Chapter 2 - Origin of Sculptural Art—Its Development and Scheme]
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