Cakrasvastika, Cakra-svastika: 1 definition
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Cakrasvastika 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Chakrasvastika.
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstraCakrasvastika (चक्रस्वस्तिक):—The Sanskrit name for a classification of a ‘temple’, according to the Agnipurāṇa, featuring a list of 45 temple types. It is listed under the group named Triviṣṭapa, featuring octagonal-shaped temples. This list represents the classification of temples in North-India.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Cakra, Svastika.
Starts with: Cakrasvastikanandyavarta.
Full-text: Cakrasvastikanandyavarta, Trivishtapa.
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