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Big head 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)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)A Big Head is associated with the Commander, who follows specific guidelines in the tradition of ancient Indian Painting (citra), according to the Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.鈥擨n the Vi峁ａ箛udharmottarapur膩峁嘺, the rules of Painting of different classes have been elaborately discussed. The picture of the commander should be very graceful having a big head, wide chest, big nose, prominent chin, huge shoulders, clear hands and neck, forehead with three layers and great waist and his sight should be as sharp as an eagle. Thus, it is established that even in the pictures; the people belonging to different class and profession were projected with specific attire [e.g., commanders with big heads] so that general people can equate the picture with the practical character.
Shilpashastra (啶多た啶侧啶ざ啶距じ啷嵿い啷嵿ぐ, 艣ilpa艣膩stra) 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: Head.
Full-text (+1): Prithumunda, Pruthumund, Mahasusira, Mahaumanga, Mahapindikamamsa, Cattittalai, Mundaka, Adhosira, Pathina, Vattushiras, Commander, Wide chest, Big nose, Prominent chin, Huge shoulder, Clear hand, Clear neck, Great waist, Sharp sight, Vaishravana.
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Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
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Chapter 4.10 - The Dog (Shvana) in the Epics
Chapter 4.35 - The Uluka (Owl) in the Epics
Nitiprakasika (Critical Analysis) (by S. Anusha)
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Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
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Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Chapter XLV - The Tiger’s Bride < [Part I]
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
2. Dr. Balamuralikrishna (Carnatic Voclist) < [Chapter 14 - Case Studies of Natal Chart]
16. Position of Moon in Zodiac Signs and Planetary Aspects < [Chapter 5 - Adoration of the Sun and Moon]