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Originating in ancient India, Vastu Shastra (Sanskrit: वास्तु शास्त्र, vāstu śāstra – literally "science of architecture" [2]) is a traditional Hindu system of architecture [3] [4] based on ancient texts that describe principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement, and spatial geometry. [5]
The architecture of a Hindu temple in Sunak, Gujarat. Hindu architecture is the traditional system of Indian architecture for structures such as temples, monasteries, statues, homes, market places, gardens and town planning as described in Hindu texts.
The Thachu Sastra (science of carpentry), along with texts like Vastu shastra, Manasara and Mayamata, expounded the design and concepts of early traditional Kerala architecture. Since the medieval period, traditional Kerala architecture has created its own branch of architectural manuals: notably, the Tantra Samucchayam , Manushyalaya-Chandrika ...
Mayan is regarded to be the founder of the Vastu Shastra. [citation needed] In Tamil tradition, Mayan is known as the progenitor of the original Veda, called Pranava Veda, and is credited with the authorship of the Mayamata Vastu Shastra as well as the Aintiram (Aindra, a school of grammar connected with the Tolkappiyam).
Architecture of a Hindu temple (Nagara style). These core elements are evidenced in the oldest surviving 5th–6th century CE temples. Hindu temple architecture as the main form of Hindu architecture has many different styles, though the basic nature of the Hindu temple remains the same, with the essential feature an inner sanctum, the garbha griha or womb-chamber, where the primary Murti or ...
Vastu shastra (vāstu śāstra - literally "science of architecture"[2]) are texts on the traditional Indian system of architecture.[3][4] These texts describe principles of design, layout, measurements, ground preparation, space arrangement, and spatial geometry.[5]
Gate of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. In its recent modernisation programme (2008), the museum created 30,000 sq ft (2,800 m 2) space for installation of five new galleries, a conservation studio, a visiting exhibition gallery and a seminar room, in the East Wing of the museum. [1] The museum also houses a library. [1]
In 1959 the Maharishi went to England and established the British arm of the International Meditation Society with an additional office in San Francisco California, US. [178] [179] The International Meditation Society was founded in the U.S. in 1961 to offer both beginning and advanced courses in Transcendental Meditation to the general public.