A horizontal decorative moulding applied to the edges at the top of an interior wall, ceiling or pedestal. They date back to ancient Greek and classical architecture and have consequently become a feature of modern residential architecture.
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The Tamil term for an arch that is shaped like a horse-shoe. It is also known as the chaitya arch,…
Meaning ‘shrine’ or ’sanctuary’ in Sanskrit, chaitya or chaitya griha (‘chaitya hall’) refers to a pillared hall in Buddhist architecture,…
Ribbed or notched stone disk that is part of the crowning segment in Kalinga and Nagara temple architecture. The amalaka…
In Indian temple architecture, it is a style of decorative moulding seen on a tier of the adhisthana, the raised…
A temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, located in the town of Kalahasti in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is…
Meaning ‘heap’ in Sanskrit, stupa refers to a Buddhist structure usually housing buried remains of a deified figure or other sacred relics.…
A ceremonial tent or awning featuring removable walls that consist typically of decorated or coloured cloth. They were used by…
Platform or balcony projecting as a partial, intermediate storey between the floor and ceiling of a full-heighted space. The mezzanine…