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Shilpashastra (iconography)

Source: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)

Keṇḍi (“holy jug”) refers to 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 other miscellaneous articles found as attributes in the hands of the deities are, for example, Keṇḍi.

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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 corpus

Keṃdi (ಕೆಂದಿ):—

1) [noun] anything that is red in colour.

2) [noun] a reddish brown cow.

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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: Kemdisu, Kendi bile, Kendirt, Kendiya-wedamawima, Kenti, Kenticcempu, Kentikai, Kentivay.

Ends with: Kenti.

Full-text: Kendi bile, Kenticcempu, Karakamukku, Annakkonti, Kentivay, Katippam, Kenti, Kentu, Katakam, Katikai.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Kendi, Keṇḍi, Kemdi, Keṃdi; (plurals include: Kendis, Keṇḍis, Kemdis, Keṃdis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)

Sri Venkateswarar Temple < [Chapter 4 - Prominent Temples in Madurantakam Taluk]

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