Temple architecture: 1 definition
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Temple architecture 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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Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Google Books: Manthanabhairavatantram (shaivism)Temple architecture is a major concern of the Siddhānta Āgamas current in South India. Thus, it is remarkable that they are not discussed at all in other early Śaiva Aagamas. Indeed, early manuscripts of Siddhānta Āgamas recovered in Nepal do not deal with this subject at all. Similarly, South Indian Vaiṣṇava Saṃhitās also discuss temple architecture (although less than their Śaiva counterparts). In this case also, this subject is not treated in the earliest Vaiṣṇava sources. It appears, therefore, that temples are not essential for Tantric rituals. However elaborate and extensive they become, these ‘abodes of the gods’ (devālaya), remain essentially three dimensional maṇḍalas.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
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Full-text: Prasada, Vastupurushamandala, Kamikagama, Cola, Tanjavur, Vedi, Shilparatna, Mukhamandapa, Arcavatara, Gopura, Shukavaneshvara, Jagati, Pariksha, Puranivesha, Bhupariksha, Hastalakshana, Bhumipariksha, Ayadishadvarga, Jalavatayana, Panjara.
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Search found 20 books and stories containing Temple architecture; (plurals include: Temple architectures). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vastu-shastra (5): Temple Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
Layanas, Guhādharas and Guhārājas < [Chapter 12 - History of Hindu Temples (Prāsādas and Vimānas)]
Vastu-shastra (1): Canons of Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
(vii.c) Śilparatna (Temple-architecture—Chapters 14-43) < [Chapter 5 - Study of Hindu Science of Architecture]
(v,9-10) Vāstu in the Pratiṣṭhā and Miscellaneous works < [Chapter 4 - An outline History of Hindu Architecture]
Samarangana-sutradhara (Summary) (by D. N. Shukla)
Vastu-shastra (4): Palace Architecture (by D. N. Shukla)
Architecture And Temple Construction < [January 1958]
Reviews < [April 1937]
Indian Culture in South-East Asian Countries < [July – September 1973]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Turaiyur < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Sikhara < [Chapter XIII - Prasada: Component Parts]
Temples in Erumbur (Urumur) < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
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