An architectural term used to denote a pillar that emerges at an angle in a building or a structure.
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Mandapa
A pillared hallway characteristic of Dravida temple architecture, used for rituals, gatherings and marriage ceremonies. A temple may have one…
Roll Bracket
Also known as taranga potika, it is a corbel-bracket with a roll-like pattern or moulding.
Architrave
A beam, window or door frame that rises above the stamba or column to provide additional support to the structure.…
Vihara
Referring to the act of leisurely strolling as well as a garden or dwelling place in Pali and Sanskrit, vihara…
Doric Order
Originating in western Greece, it is oldest of the three orders of the classical architecture of ancient Greece, along with…
Tin Thal
A three-storeyed Mahayana cave temple in Ellora dating to the eighth century CE. Marked as Cave 12, it houses a…
Pilaster
A decorative architectural motif where a narrow portion of the wall projects outwards and resembles a rectangular pillar-like structure. In…
Garbhagriha
Translating to 'womb chamber' from Sanskrit, it is the innermost sanctuary in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu temples, within which the…