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Chakratalvar, Cakratalvar, Cakratāḻvār: 1 definition

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Chakratalvar 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.

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In Hinduism

Shilpashastra (iconography)

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: Shodhganga: The significance of the mūla-beras (śilpa)

Chakratālvār is the name of a deity depicted at the Kallazhagar Temple in Madurai, which represents a sacred place for the worship of Viṣṇu.—Chakratālvār is represented with eighteen hands. This image is made of stone and the same figure is found as ܳٲ-ūپ in front of the stone figure.

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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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