Vishnubhaga, Viṣṇubhāga, Vishnu-bhaga: 1 definition
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Vishnubhaga 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 Viṣṇubhāga can be transliterated into English as Visnubhaga or Vishnubhaga, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstraViṣṇubhāga (विष्णुभाग) refers to the middle part of the mānuṣaliṅga, which is octagonal in section.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vishnu, Bhaga.
Starts with: Vishnubhagavatapurana.
Full-text: Svastikalinga, Adhyalinga, Trairashikalinga, Sarvasamalinga, Dharalinga, Varddhamanalinga, Shaivadhikalinga, Ashtottarashatalinga, Sarvadeshikalinga, Shaiveshtyalinga, Mukhalinga, Sahasralinga, Manushalinga.
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