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Winter 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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Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)The Winter Season follows specific guidelines in the tradition of ancient Indian Painting (citra), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—Every season has its own peculiarities and charms. The seasons (e.g., Winter) always encourage the painters to grab different ideas from the nature. The Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa also gives some instructions to make the picture of every season beautiful and natural. The [early winter] season (hemanta) comprising the month of Mārgaśīrṣa and Pauṣa should contain the drops of dew. According to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, in this season, the earth is looped of her crops and the horizon is filled with fog. The winter season (śiśira) according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa should be depicted through the picture having pleased crows and elephants and a person shivering in cold. According to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa the picture should contain horizon filled with snow.
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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Search found 191 books and stories containing Winter; (plurals include: Winters). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Nature (Life) Cycle < [January – March, 2008]
The Last Day of a Winter < [October – December, 2007]
Winter Rain < [April – June, 2004]
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Chapter VII - Saga Of Olaf Haraldson
Part 204 - Of The Lendermen In Norway < [Chapter VII - Saga Of Olaf Haraldson]
Part 260 - Of King Olaf's Age And Reign < [Chapter VII - Saga Of Olaf Haraldson]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Egypt Through The Stereoscope (by James Henry Breasted)
Position 48 - Magnificent Desolation—the Deserted Temple At Luxor, Southwest From The Top Of The First Pylon < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 74 - The Valley Of The Kings' Tombs At Thebes, Where The Great Conquerors Of Egypt Were Buried < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 68 - Looking South Over The Theban Plain And The Temples Of Medinet Habu From The Cemetery Of Abd El-kurna < [Standpoints In Egypt]
A Manual of Khshnoom (by Phiroz Nasarvanji Tavaria)
Lord Jhulelal: An Analytical Study (by Thakkar Harish Gopalji)
Part 8 - Seven sacred things < [Chapter 4 - Analysis]
Part 4 - Observations < [Chapter 5 - Observations, Discussion and Conclusion]
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