Vaishakhasthanaka, Vaiśākhasthānaka, Vaishakha-sthanaka: 1 definition
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Vaishakhasthanaka 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 Vaiśākhasthānaka can be transliterated into English as Vaisakhasthanaka or Vaishakhasthanaka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)Vaiśākhasthānaka (वैशाखस्थानक) refers to a type of Sthānāsana (poses dependent on the sthānaka), as defined according to texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafs), known as śilpaśāstras.—When one leg is firmly supported on the ground and the other is stretched straight ahead to a distance of 21/2 cāṇ, and the body is held in a graceful posture, it is called vaiśākha-sthānaka.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vaishakha, Sthanaka.
Full-text: Vaishnavasthanaka, Mayuranatha, Subrahmaṇya, Dandayutapani, Murugan.
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