Nalinakanta, Nalinakānta, Nalina-kanta: 1 definition
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Nalinakanta 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: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstraNalinakānta (नलिनकान्त) is a variety of adhiṣṭhāna (‘pedestal’), according to the Kāśyapaśilpa. The word adhiṣṭhāna refers to the ‘pedestal’ or ‘base’ on which a structure is built. Nalinakānta is classified under its parent group named pādabandha.
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.
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Partial matches: Nalina, Kanta.
Full-text: Padabandha.
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