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In the context of Hindu mythology, stambha, also spelled as Skambha, is believed to be a cosmic column. It is believed that the stambha functions as a bond, which joins the heaven (Svarga) and the earth (prithvi). A number of Hindu scriptures, including the ''Atharva Veda'', have references to stambha. In the ''Atharva Veda'', a celestial stambha has been mentioned, and that has been described as a scaffold, which supports the cosmos and material creation. In Indian architecture, different types of Stambhas have been mentioned and they serve different purpose, including the following: * Flagstaffs, called dhvaja stamnhas, are placed opposite the main shrine, on an axis with the main deity. * Kirttistambhas, erected to commemorate victories. * Most well known stambhas of India are the ones erected during the reign of Ashoka the Great, and they bear different types of royal edicts. ==References== *''Dictionary of Hindu Lore and Legend'' (ISBN 0-500-51088-1) by Anna Dallapiccola 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Stambha」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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