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Shrikarapitha, Śī첹īṻ, Shrikara-pitha: 1 definition

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Shrikarapitha 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 Śī첹īṻ can be transliterated into English as Srikarapitha or Shrikarapitha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Shilpashastra (iconography)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Shrikarapitha in Shilpashastra glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstra

Śī첹īṻ (श्रीकरपी�) is a Sanskrit technical term, referring to a type of pedestal (īṻ), used in the construction of ṅg. It is named after the kind of moulding (śī첹). The word ṅg refers to a symbol used in the worship of Śiva and is used thoughout Śaiva literature, such as the sacred Āgamas.

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Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.

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Vastushastra (architecture)

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: OpenEdition books: Architectural terms contained in Ajitāgama and Rauravāgama

Śī첹īṻ (श्रीकरपी�) refers to “n. of a type of pedestal §§ 3.8,9.�.�(For paragraphs cf. Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens)

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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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