Category Technical terms

Category of all Technical terms

Pichcha Devar

literally ‘begging god’ (Shiva); also known as Bhikshatana in Sanskrit

pidadeul

Structure with stepped or tiered superstructure over the sanctum as in Kadamba-Chalukya temples. The term is used in Orissa (Kalinga) architecture for the mandapa in front of the main prasada, called jagmohan, or smaller individual shrines with such superstructure (as… Continue Reading →

pinaka

bow of Shiva

pitambaram

flowing silk garment

pitha

(also pita, peedam or pitham); a horizontal slab or pedestal over which an image is seated

pitham

(also peedam, pita or pitha); a horizontal slab or pedestal over which an image is seated

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