(also sikaram, Tamil: சிகரம்) top-covering of the vimana, above the griva; the crown; of various shapes such as square, bulbous, octagonal and wagon-roof; Roof of the vimana over the griva, domical or four-sided with a single finial, vaulted with many… Continue Reading →
art
text providing technical and aesthetic guidance to those empowered to mark arts and crafts
lion
lit. leonine ear, in an attitude of beckoning
Lion faced
a seating with a lion’s face
a clasp with simha-mukha
a circular decorative ornament provided behind the head designed like a wheel or lotus (lotus, wheel or simha-mukha forms), for attachment of flower garlands
turban
a royal title, lit. bearer of Shiva’s feet on his head
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