circle of light or a halo; decorative circle or flames framing sculptural image of deity; aureole
an arch with tongues of flame attached to it (cf. tiruvachi)
act of circumambulating a deity or place of reverence
perambulatory passage
on of the circuits round the sanctum; enclosure wall; Generally, there a five prakaras: antara-mandala, antara-hara, madhya-hara, bahya-hara and maryada. (The temple at Srirangam has seven prakaras)
Spout projected like a gargoyle to discharge water.
temple in general; Classifications according to shape: sama-chaturasra, vritta, chaturdirgha, hasti-prishtha, vrittayata, shatkona and ashtasra (respectively, square, circular, rectangular, apsidal, elliptical, hexagonal and octagonal). Northern-style temple, as distinct from the vimana form of the south. Flowers or food offered to… Continue Reading →
main temple-gateway/gopuram with 3 to 5 storeys
dynastic eulogy
(also prastaram, Tamil: பிரஸ்தரம்) the roof cornice; Entablature, consisting of mouldings over walls and pillars, viz the uttira (beam), vajana, valabhi, kapota, alinga and antari (architrave, frieze and cornice).
(also prastara, Tamil: பிரஸ்தரம்) the roof cornice; Entablature, consisting of mouldings over walls and pillars, viz the uttira (beam), vajana, valabhi, kapota, alinga and antari (architrave, frieze and cornice).
the chief gana
cognizances of an image
warrior’s pose, the opposite of alidha
necklace of mixed gems
discus in action
wheel design on buttocks
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