Yupasthambha, Yupa-sthambha, Yūpasthambha: 2 definitions
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Yupasthambha means something in the history of ancient India. 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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Source: Google Books: The Tampitaviharas of Sri LankaYūpasthambha (यूपस्थम्भ) refers to a “pillar” (representing the cosmic axis).—The Nāvinna Ṭӓmpiṭavihāra (in the Kuruṇǟgala district) is situated in the Nāgolla Raja Mahā Vihāra on Nāvinna-Kaṭupota road, 3 km south from Vāriyapola off Vāriyapola-Chillaw road. The wooden columns of the ambulatory, the rafter-beam framework of the roof, and the front entry doorway are all elaborately carved. [...] A decorated timber pillar is placed right under the main seated Buddha image, apparently to support the weight of the image; this is an extremely rare feature in Ṭämpiṭavihāra design. The materiality (timber, instead of stone as used for foundation) and adornment of this pillar indicate that its use had some symbolic and/ or ritualistic intent than a mere tectonic purpose—an axis mundus, or yūpasthambha, representing the cosmic axis.
Source: Tamil Arts Academy: HistoryYūpa-sthambhas refers to “sacrificial posts”, planted to commemorate the completion of many Vedic sacrifices performed by the king, as prescribed in the four Vedas, as directed in the flawless Dharma Sastras and performed with corns and sacrificial twigs with plenty of ghee poured in the altar that caused huge smokes to raise.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Partial matches: Yupa.
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