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Ishtakalakshana, ṣṭṣaṇa, Ishtaka-lakshana: 1 definition

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Ishtakalakshana 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.

The Sanskrit term ṣṭṣaṇa can be transliterated into English as Istakalaksana or Ishtakalakshana, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Vastushastra (architecture)

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Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्�, vāstuśāstra) refers to the ancient Indian science (shastra) of architecture (vastu), dealing with topics such architecture, sculpture, town-building, fort building and various other constructions. Vastu also deals with the philosophy of the architectural relation with the cosmic universe.

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