Murasu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Murasu 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: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)Murasu refers to a type of “drum”, representing one of the several “attributes” (āyudha) or “accessories” of a detiy commonly seen depicted in Hindu iconography, defined according to texts dealing with śilpa (arts and crafs), known as śilpaśāstras.—The śilpa texts have classified the various accessories under the broad heading of āyudha or karuvi (implement), including even flowers, animals, and musical instruments. The musical instruments held in the hands of deities are, for example, Murasu.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMurasu (ಮುರಸು):—[noun] the mental resistance, opposing or inconvenient feeling.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Muracu, Muracukattil, Muracuvaittal, Muracuyartton, Murasura.
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Full-text (+21): Muracu, Pancananamuracu, Muracukattil, Tiyakamuracu, Niyayamuracu, Pormuracu, Verrimuracu, Viramuracu, Mankalamuracu, Manamuracu, Patamuracu, Muraicu, Elumuracu, Cakantai, Muracuvaittal, Acuravattiyam, Tacankam, Muracarai, Korramuracu, Kotanaipokku.
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Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Tiruvenkateswarar Temple—Kadapperi < [Chapter 4 - Prominent Temples in Madurantakam Taluk]
Tiruvacakam Part I (by Māṇikkavācakar)