A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Dhvajastambha
This page describes Dhvajastambha which is located on page 529 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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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Dhvajastambha” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Vastu-shastra (5): Temple Architecture [by D. N. Shukla]
Within this arc four immense square piers one at each corner of a square, leaving an open space or crossing in the centre for the four symbols of the creed, the Linga [Lingam], Nandi, Dhvaja-stambha, and Bali-pitha [pitham]. Rameshvaram [Rameshvara]....
Read full contents: Temples of Madura, the final phase (from 1600 A.D.)
Paraskara-grihya-sutra [by Hermann Oldenberg]
Jayarama has dhvajastambha, i.e. the staff of a flag, which we are to suppose was carried on the chariot. This may be the right explanation. (* 5) Shatapatha Brahmana I, 8, 2, 9....
Read full contents: Adhyaya III, Kandika 14
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