Taramanagalam: 1 definition

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Taramanagalam 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.

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Vastushastra (architecture)

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Source: Shodhganga: Temples of Salem region Up to 1336 AD

Taramanagalam is a village situated about 15 kms from Omalur, the taluk headquarters, to which this village belongs. It is about 25kms from Salem. This has been an important centre from the times of the Hoysalas. This was a part of Puvaninadu. The Getti mudalis of the post-Vijayanagara had their seat of power in this place. This village is famous for the temple of Kailasanatha. There is another temple that of Ilamishwara, which is very simple in its execution.

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Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.

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