Feb 21, 2021 · The document describes various traditional village layout plans from ancient India. It discusses 8 different plans - Dandaka, Sarvatobhadra, Swastika, Nandyavarta, Chaturmukha, Karmuka, Prastara, and Padmaka. Each layout has distinct features such as shape, location of temples, streets, gates, and defensive structures like walls.

Dec 10, 2007 · PADMA: Lotus; capital-member (doucene) below the phalaka (abacus), shaped like a lotus with petals. PADMA BANDHA : Broad fillet, ringing the top of the shaft of a pillar, marked by decorative bands between rows of lotus petals, separating the shaft from the capital.

Apr 22, 2022 · Padma or Padmaka according to the text has five varieties. Its shape is just like lotus—vide illustrations in the end. Svastika has got a special feature that its streets should be planned in conformity with the figure Svastika, Prastara—etymologically means a village resumbling a couch.

Apr 22, 2022 · As we have already taken its notice, Viśvakarma - Vāstuśāstra (vide chap. VI), describes as many as twenty types of cities. These may be tabulated as hereunder—vide also V. Lakṣaṇa. Girinagara. These names as is evident, include also those eight type-designs like Padma, Svastika etc. which were taken notice of in the previous section on villages.

Prastara is a Sanskrit term that refers to the arrangement of tiles or stones used in the construction of floors or pavements. In ancient Indian architecture and town planning, the prastara was an important decorative element that was used to create intricate and beautiful patterns on the floors of buildings.

Mar 5, 2025 · This page relates ‘Kohala and Gita (15): The concept of Prastara’ of the thesis dealing with Kohala’s contribution to the Sanskrit textual tradition of ancient Indian performing arts. The study focuses specifically on music (Gita), dance (Nritya), and drama (Natya).

Apr 15, 2011 · The shikhara (tower) rises above the vimana wall separated from the latter with a prastara (base) moulding formed by a kapota (arched cornice) topped with prati-kantha. Below the kapota runs a bhuta-gana frieze. Over prati-kanta is running a …

Jul 28, 2024 · Odia Pratisabda, also known as Odia Synonyms, are a vital component of language learning and communication. In the rich tapestry of the Odia language, synonyms play a significant role in diversifying expression and enhancing one’s linguistic prowess.

Jan 26, 2025 · On Republic Day 2025, India will award the Padma Awards, Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra, and Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar. These honours recognise exceptional...

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