Cittrakuta, Cittra-kuta, Cittrakūṭa: 1 definition
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Cittrakuta 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chittrakuta.
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstraCittrakūṭa (चित्त्रकूट):—The Sanskrit name for a classification of a ‘temple’, according to the Īśānaśivagurudevapaddhati which features a list of 52 temple types. This list represents the classification of temples in South-India.
Vastushastra (वास्तुशास्त्र, 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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Partial matches: Kuta.
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Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 56 - Shri Rama, Sita and Lakshmana reach Chittrakuta < [Book 2 - Ayodhya-kanda]
Chapter 116 - The holy men of Cittrakuta depart < [Book 2 - Ayodhya-kanda]
Chapter 38 - Sita gives Hanuman her Jewel < [Book 5 - Sundara-kanda]