Mahavajrapitha, Ѳ屹īṻ, Mahavajra-pitha: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstraѲ屹īṻ (महावज्रपी�) is a Sanskrit technical term, referring to a type of pedestal (īṻ), used in the construction of ṅg. It is named after the kind of moulding (屹). The word ṅg refers to a symbol used in the worship of Śiva and is used thoughout Śaiva literature, such as the sacred Āgamas.

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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