Island: 3 definitions
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Island means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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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Vastushastra (architecture)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (vastu)Islands are regarded as the best sites for Temples, according to the Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.鈥擨n the Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺, a strict guideline is seen for the selection of land for a temple. [...] In the Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺, a strict guideline is seen for the selection of land for a temple. The examination of land is strongly recommended in the Mayamata also. [...] Islands are regarded as the best sites for temples by the Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺 as they are surrounded by water. In the B峁沨atsa峁僪it膩 also, need of water tank in the site of temple is recommended.
Vastushastra (啶掂ぞ啶膏啶む啶多ぞ啶膏啶む啶�, v膩stu艣膩stra) 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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Partial matches: The, The, Island, Te.
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Full-text (+1134): Lanka, Simhala, Dvipa, Jambudvipa, Pulina, Upadvipa, Dvaipya, Dvaipayana, Shvetadvipa, Antaripa, Manidvipa, Dvipin, Tapu, Kalapani, Simhaladvipa, Suvarnadvipa, Yavadvipa, Saptadvipa, Setubandha, Mainaka.
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Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 31: The Antaradv墨pas < [Chapter III - The initiation and omniscience of Ajita]
Part 5: Search for S墨t膩 < [Chapter VI - Bringing news of S墨t膩]
Part 13: Story of Amitagati resumed < [Chapter II - Marriages of Vasudeva with maidens]
Indian influences in the Philippines (by Juan R. Francisco)
Sanskrit Place Names in Filipino language < [Chapter 1 - Sanskrit in the Philippine languages]
Introduction (the Philippine and Sanskrit languages) < [Chapter 1 - Sanskrit in the Philippine languages]
Egypt Through The Stereoscope (by James Henry Breasted)
Position 84 - Assuan And The Island Of Elephantine (south) From The Western Cliffs Of The Cemetery < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 100 - Governor's Palace And An Armored Steamer Leaving Khart没m For Fashoda And The Blue Nile < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Position 88 - Remarkable Inscription Of A Seven Years' Famine, On The Island Of Sehel, First Cataract < [Standpoints In Egypt]
Heimskringla (by Snorri Sturlson)
Part 110 - King Olaf's Voyage From Vindland < [Chapter VI - King Olaf Trygvason's Saga]
Part 52 - Olaf Trygvason Comes To Norway < [Chapter VI - King Olaf Trygvason's Saga]
Part 99 - History Of The Earls Of Orkney < [Chapter VII - Saga Of Olaf Haraldson]
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