Vishwakarma

(noun)

A group that is sometimes referred to as a caste and which comprises five sub-groups (carpenters, blacksmiths, bell metalworkers, goldsmiths, and stonemasons) who describe themselves as descendants of the Hindu god by the same name.

Related Terms

Examples of Vishwakarma in the following topics:

  • Temple Style of the North

    • India's temple architecture was developed from the creativity of Sthapathis and Shilpis, both of whom belong to a larger community of craftsmen and artisans called Vishwakarma.

  • Northern Style Temples in Southeast Asia

    • India's temple architecture was developed from the creativity of Sthapathis and Shilpis, both of whom belong to the larger community of craftsmen and artisans called Vishwakarma.