Vastu-shastra (1): Canons of Architecture
by D. N. Shukla | 1960 | 63,284 words | ISBN-10: 8121506115 | ISBN-13: 9788121506113
This page describes (v,9-10) Vastu in the Pratishtha and Miscellaneous works of the study on Vastu-Shastra (Indian architecture) first part (Fundamental Canons/Literature). It discusses basic concepts such as the philosophy, astronomy, geography and history of Hindu Architecture. Vastushastra can be traced to ancient literature while this thesis also reveals details regarding some of the prime canonical works.
(v,9-10) Vāstu in the Pratiṣṭhā and Miscellaneous works
Pratiṣṭhā class of works.
There are several standard manuals on Pratiṣṭhā. Among them Īśānaśivagurudeva-paddhati, Haribhaktivilāsa and Maṭha-pratiṣṭhā of Raghunandana and Hemadri’s Caturvargacintāmaṇi are very important. Their contribution to this side-branch of religious ritual is remarkable. They not only mirror the flourishing condition of Indian architecture of the time, but also lay down the rules with their distinct and definite contribution in the special realm of temple-architecture and iconography. A detailed notice is precluded here for want of space. Īśanaśiva-gurudeva’s work and other important manuals will be referred to on many places of this study.
Miscellaneous Works.
Among the miscellaneous works, Nīti-works like Śukra’s Nīti-sāra, poetical works like Bāṇa’s Kādambarī and Harṣacarita, Kalhaṇa’s Rājataraṅgiṇī, works of other poets like Māgha and Bhavabhūti and Dramas like Mṛcchakaṭika are very valuable to reconstruct the history of Indian architecture and a notice of these works is reserved in the respective parts devoted to subjects like Town-Planning and Palace-architecture.