Shadangavimana, Ṣaḍāṅgavimāna, Shadanga-vimana: 1 definition
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Shadangavimana 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 Ṣaḍāṅgavimāna can be transliterated into English as Sadangavimana or Shadangavimana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: Pragmata: Journal of Human Sciences: Architecture of Kēraḷa TemplesṢaḍāṅgavimāna (षडाङ्गविमान).—According to Kāmikāgama an ēka-bhūmi Drāviḍa vimāna has six component parts (aṅga) on its elevation. It is called ṣaḍāṅgavimāna. The six aṅgas from the bottom are
- Adhiṣṭhāna (styolobate/ plinth),
- Pāda (pilastered wall),
- Prastara (entablature),
- Grīva (neck),
- Śikhara (Cupola)
- and the Stūpi (pinnacle).
The top three components constitute superstructure of the vimāna.
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