Shirastraka, Śirastraka: 2 definitions
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Shirastraka 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 Śirastraka can be transliterated into English as Sirastraka or Shirastraka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Google Books: The Book of Hindu Imagery: Gods, Manifestations and Their MeaningTurban of cloth or braided tresses of hair tied in a knot at the front. This is worn by subsidiary figures in the company of the gods, by demons and celestial creatures.
Source: Google Books: Elements of Hindu iconographyŚirastraka (शिरस्त्रक) is said to be meant for generals (pārṣṇikas) of kings. It is much like an ordinary turban.
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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Full-text: Mauli.
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Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.1. Various other Head Ornaments < [Chapter 3 - Ornaments]
Manasara (English translation) (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
Chapter 49 - The crowns (mauli) and coronation (abhiṣeka)
Chapter 42 - The royal orders and insignia (rāja-lakṣaṇa)
Part 5 - General survey (summary of contents) < [Preface]
Head-Gears in Hindu Art < [March 1937]