Shukhanasi, Śukhanāsi, Shukha-nasi: 2 definitions
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Shukhanasi 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.
The Sanskrit term Śukhanāsi can be transliterated into English as Sukhanasi or Shukhanasi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Vastushastra (architecture)
Source: Wisdom Library: Vāstu-śāstraŚukhanāsi (शुखनासि) is another name for antarāla. It is called so because the śukhnāsa is built above the roof slab that corresponds to the antarāla below.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSukhanāsi (ಸುಖನಾಸಿ):—[noun] the room or hall in front of the sanctum santorum of a temple.
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)
Partial matches: Sukha, Nashin.
Full-text: Shukhanasa.
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