Layout of central shrine with eight surrounding sub shrines (including the Nandi shrine) in the cardinal and corner direction.
on of the sub-shrines round the main shrine, housing subordinate deities (cf. parivaradevatagriham)
on of the sub-shrines round the main shrine, housing subordinate deities (cf. parivaralaya)
octagonal
a base on which the pillar stands raised (ashvapadam, Tamil: அசவபாதம்)
Is an architectural term given to design which uses neither columns nor pilasters for decorative purposes.
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