Supratikanta, ܱīԳٲ, Suprati-kanta: 1 definition
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Supratikanta 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.
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstraܱīԳٲ (सुप्रतीकान्�) refers to a subtype of the Samyuktastambha type of pillars (stambha). The ܱīԳٲ is a pillar with one pillaret.

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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Kanta, Katipaya.
Full-text: Samyuktastambha.
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