Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:architectural_style
gptkb:Hindu_architectural_diagram |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:deity
cardinal directions |
| gptkbp:basisFor |
city planning
residential architecture palace architecture public building design air element placement altar location building layout earth element placement entrance placement fire element placement location of deities placement of rooms proportional measurements ritual space design space element placement temple floor plan water body placement zoning of activities |
| gptkbp:centralSquareCalled |
Brahmasthana
|
| gptkbp:depicts |
Vastu Purusha lying within the grid
|
| gptkbp:dividedInto |
padas
|
| gptkbp:division |
usually 64 or 81
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Hindu_mythology
Vedic traditions |
| gptkbp:mentionedIn |
Vastu Shastra texts
|
| gptkbp:originatedIn |
ancient India
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
promote well-being
align buildings with cosmic principles ensure spiritual harmony |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:mantras
gptkb:Sacred_geometry |
| gptkbp:represents |
cosmic man
|
| gptkbp:shape |
gptkb:public_square
|
| gptkbp:surroundedBy |
peripheral squares
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:state_order
universe harmony |
| gptkbp:usedFor |
gptkb:house_design
urban planning temple orientation |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:Vastu_Shastra
Indian architecture Hindu temple architecture |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Vastu_Purusha
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
8
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Vastu Purusha Mandala
|