Lalatabimba, Lalata-bimba, Lalāṭabimba: 1 definition
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Lalatabimba 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.
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Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: academia.edu: Mahadeva Temple at Tambdi SurlaLalatabimba (ललतबिम्ब) refers to the “central panel of the door frame” (of the entrance to the sanctum).—The lalatabimba serves as an auspicious symbol as well as an indication of the presiding deity inside the temple.
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: Lalata, Bimba.
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Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Architecture of the Mamalla Style < [Chapter 2 - Origin of Sculptural Art—Its Development and Scheme]
Architecture of the Mahendra style < [Chapter 2 - Origin of Sculptural Art—Its Development and Scheme]
Other Gods and Goddesses < [Chapter 3 - Socio-Religious Life]
Architectural data in the Puranas (by Sharda Devi)
Notes and References for chapter 2 < [Chapter 3 - Temples]
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