Upavedika, Upavedikā: 1 definition
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Upavedika 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
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: OpenEdition books: Architectural terms contained in Ajitāgama and RauravāgamaUpavedikā (उपवेदिका) refers to “- 1. plinth (placed under the central platform of a sacrificial pavilion) §§ 3.3, 13; 4.24, 28. - 2. base (placed under the support of the flag pole §§ 3.13; 5.12.”.—(For paragraphs cf. Les enseignements architecturaux de l'Ajitāgama et du Rauravāgama by Bruno Dagens)
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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Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
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