Mahamaryada, Maha-maryada, Mahāmaryāda: 1 definition
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Mahamaryada 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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Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstraMahāmaryāda (महामर्याद) refers to a classification of gopura, which refers to the “tower” built above the main entrance (mahādvāra) of the prākāras (‘enclosures’) of the temple complex.
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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Kashyapa Shilpa-shastra (study) (by K. Vidyuta)
1. Conclusion (Prākāras) < [Chapter 6 - Conclusion]
3. Pañcaprākāra (Five types of Prākāras) < [Chapter 3 - Prākāra Lakṣaṇa]
Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad (by Prasanna Kumar Acharya)
A Summary of the Manasara < [Chapter 4 - Shilpa Shastras]