Shukhanasi, Śukhanāsi, Shukha-nasi: 2 definitions

Introduction:

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-śāstra

Śukhanāsi (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.

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context information

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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Shukhanasi in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Sukhanāsi (ಸುಖನಾಸಿ):—[noun] the room or hall in front of the sanctum santorum of a temple.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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