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Samharamurti, ṃhūپ, Samhara-murti: 1 definition

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Samharamurti 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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Shilpashastra (iconography)

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Samharamurti in Shilpashastra glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Śilpa-śāstra

ṃhūپ (संहारमूर्त�) refers to “destructive aspects�. It is one of the five classes of śūپ (‘image of Śiva�).The term is used throughout Ś貹śٰ literature.

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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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