Januni, Jānunī: 1 definition
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Januni 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
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Google Books: The Theory of Citrasutras in Indian PaintingAccording to the Matsya Purāṇa, Jānunī (kneecap) is 4 aṅgulas.
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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Starts with: Janunikuncana.
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Full-text: Abhijnu, Antariya, Parikshepa, Samudga.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Januni, Jānunī; (plurals include: Janunis, Jānunīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 4.16.9 < [Chapter 16 - The Srī Yamunā Armor]
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 2.209 < [Book 2 - Vākya-kāṇḍa]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Brihat Jataka by Varahamihira [Sanskrit/English] (by Michael D Neely)
Verse 5.24 < [Chapter 5 - Birth Matters]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Physical Deformities < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
Vishnu Smriti (Study) (by Minu Bhattacharjee)