Stanasutra, Stanasūtra, Stana-sutra: 1 definition
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Stanasutra 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.
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Vaisnava Agamas And Visnu ImagesStanasūtra (स्तनसूत्र) refers to a type of “decorative cord” (sūtra), as defined in treatises such as the Pāñcarātra, Pādmasaṃhitā and Vaikhānasa-āgamas, extensively dealing with the technical features of temple art, iconography and architecture in Vaishnavism.—The triple Yajñopavīta consists of a middle thread which, as prescribed, is worn over the left shoulder falling down to the waist; when it is represented as a “triple thread” the other two cords (joined to the main one in the middle by a knot) are known as stanasūtra and urassūtra. As the terms indicate these additional threads cross the torso respectively below the breast (stana) on the
right side and along the side of chest (uras) on the left.
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: Sutra, Stana.
Full-text: Urassutra, Mukhalinga, Abhayahasta.
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