Hridayanjali, Hṛdayāñjali, Hridaya-anjali: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Hṛdayāñjali can be transliterated into English as Hrdayanjali or Hridayanjali, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Vaisnava Agamas And Visnu ImagesHṛdayāñjali (हृदयाञ्जलि) is similair to Añjalimudrā, one of the various hand-poses (hastas or mudrās) defined in treatises such as the Pāñcarātra, Pādmasaṃhitā and Vaikhānasa-āgamas, extensively dealing with the technical features of temple art, iconography and architecture in Vaishnavism.—Añjalimudrā signifies salutation and adoration. In this saṃyuta hand-pose the open hands are placed side-by-side and slightly hollowed with the hands are clasped together with the palms touching together. Añjalimudrā held close to the chest is called Hṛdayāñjali.
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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Partial matches: Hridaya, Anjali, Ancali.
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