Mar 8, 2025 · Upapīṭha (उपपीठ) is a sub structure or member constructed beneath the adhiṣṭhāna. The term is formed by combining two Sanskrit words namely upa and pīṭha. …

May 26, 2019 · (also upapita, Tamil: உபபீடம்) the basement below the adhishthanam (also adhishthana ); Additional moulded platform or sub-base below the basement or adhishthana …

Mandala "circle-circumference" or "completion", is a concentric diagram having spiritual and ritual significance in both Hinduism and Buddhism. The space occupied by it varies in different …

Sep 25, 2024 · Upapitha in Hinduism denotes a foundational architectural element of temples, impacting height and design. It serves as a pedestal or plinth, integral for structural support, …

The majestic upapitha and adhishthana are common to all the axially placed entities like the ardha-maha and mukha-mandapas and linked to the main sanctum but approached through a …

Oct 24, 2024 · The Upapitha plan in Hinduism involves a structured arrangement of twenty-five plots, evenly distributed with deities, guiding the design of temple foundations for spiritual and …

Sep 8, 2012 · Elements of the Temple – Upapitha-Adistana-Garbagriha-Shikara (The pillars and Mantapas follow the size and the type of the Adistana) Upapitha / Jagati , Adisthana / Pitha – …

Sep 8, 2012 · The temple structure is erected on a richly sculpted plinth (upapitha), on top of which there is another platform (adhisthana) , on which are located six doorways.

Upapitha and padma (or padma-paduka) are two other parts of the structure to be constructed beneath the adhishthana, but they are optional. … These parts give stability and beauty to […]

The vimana soars to a height of 59.82meters over the ground. This grand elevation is punctuated by a high upapitha, adhisthana with bold mouldings; the ground tier (prastara) is divided into …