A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Alidhasana
This page describes Alidhasana which is located on page 91 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) [by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy]
In this sculpture Shiva is seen assuming in the midale of his dance, a posture similar to the alidhasana. Dr. Minakshi identifies this with the kuncita mode of dance described in the Natyasasira. She explains: “In adopting this mode—the right leg and the right arm should be bent and the left leg and the left arm should be raised aloft” (perhaps this is the meaning to be given to the raising of the leg on the Tripura dance as well)....
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[A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism: index]
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[Preface]