Somardhashekhara, Somārdhaśekhara, Somardha-shekhara: 1 definition
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Somardhashekhara 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 Somārdhaśekhara can be transliterated into English as Somardhasekhara or Somardhashekhara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Iconographical representations of Śiva (shilpa)Somārdhaśekhara (सोमार्धशेखर) or Somārdhaśekharamūrti refers to one of the twelve forms (mūrti) of Śiva mentioned in the Suprabhedāgama: the tenth among the Siddhāntaśaivāgamas. The forms of Śiva (e.g., Somārdha-śekhara) are established through a process known as Sādākhya, described as a five-fold process of creation.
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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Partial matches: Sekhara.
Starts with: Somardhashekharamurti.
Full-text: Somardhashekharamurti.
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