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  2. Vastu shastra - Wikipedia

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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 ...

  3. Grihapravesha - Wikipedia

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    The rite of vastu shanti is generally performed by a priest, done to propitiate the benevolent deities associated with the household and to ward away evil spirits. [6] According to Vaastu Shastra, a house is made up of five elements, namely, fire, water, earth, air, and sky. Performing Griha Pravesh Puja is beneficial in bringing happiness to ...

  4. Kanippayyur Shankaran Namboodiripad - Wikipedia

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    He was a prolific writer authoring more than a hundred books on a variety of books relating to traditional knowledge areas like vastu shastra (architecture), [1] jyothisha (astrology and astronomy), ayurveda (Indian system of medicine), and also books on history. [2] He compiled a Sanskrit-Malayalam Dictionary and a Dictionary of Indigenous ...

  5. Samarangana Sutradhara - Wikipedia

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    It includes a discussion of vastu mandalas (chapters 11–15). Others are practical manuals on architecture and construction; for example, house (chapter 37), soil preparation (chapter 8), wood and timber for carpentry (chapter 16), laying bricks (chapter 41) and others. Later chapters (70–83) are dedicated to sculpture and painting. [5] [note 2]

  6. Brahmasthan - Wikipedia

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    Vedic architecture is based on Vastu Shastra. The brahmasthan is a special central zone in a building. It is free from any obstructions in the form of a wall, pillar or beam, furniture or fixtures and is often well lit from above, by skylights for instance.

  7. Hindu architecture - Wikipedia

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    These include the Brihat Samhita (chapters 53, 56–58 and 79), the Manasara Shilpa Sastra, the Mayamata Vastu Sastra with commentaries in Telugu and Tamil, the Puranas (for example, chapters 42–62 and 104–106 of Agni Purana, chapter 7 of Brahmanda Purana) and the Hindu Agamas.

  8. Architecture of Kerala - Wikipedia

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    The projecting eaves cover a surrounding verandah. By tenth century, the theory and practice of domestic architecture were codified in books such as Manushyalaya Chandrika and Vastu Vidya. This attempt standardised the house construction suited to different socio-economic groups and strengthens the construction tradition among the craftsmen.

  9. V. Ganapati Sthapati - Wikipedia

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    Sthapati has authored a number of books on the science and technology of Vastu Shastra and has conducted over 80 seminars. [9] He formed a publishing house called Dakshinaa Publishing house to publish and market books related to Vastu Shastra and architecture.