Sentamarai, Sentāmarai, Senthamarai, Senthāmarai: 1 definition

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Shilpashastra
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In Hinduism

Shilpashastra (iconography)

Sentāmarai (“red lotus”) refers to one of the several “attributes” (āyudha) or “accessories” of a detiy commonly seen depicted in Hindu iconography, defined according to texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafs), known as śilpaśāstras.—The śilpa texts have classified the various accessories under the broad heading of āyudha or karuvi (implement), including even flowers, animals, and musical instruments. The flowers held in the hands of the deities are, for example, Sentāmarai.

Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)

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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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