In Indian temple architecture, it refers to the vertical sidepieces of a door frame or an entrance frame, or the spaces on either side of the doors. These are often richly carved with intricate designs and symbolic motifs.
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A term for an architectural style primarily associated with medieval-era temples in the Deccan region, especially north Karnataka. Derived from…
Sanskrit for 'stool' or 'pedestal', it is the platform on which idols are installed in the garbhagriha or innermost sanctum…
A horizontal decorative moulding applied to the edges at the top of an interior wall, ceiling or pedestal. They date…
A ceremonial tent or awning featuring removable walls that consist typically of decorated or coloured cloth. They were used by…
Also known as taranga potika, it is a corbel-bracket with a roll-like pattern or moulding.
A pillared hallway characteristic of Dravida temple architecture, used for rituals, gatherings and marriage ceremonies. A temple may have one…
Shrine enclosing the inner sanctum or garbhagriha in the Dravida-style Hindu or Jain temples of South India; multi-shrine complexes may…
Triangular gable-like structure surmounting the end of a portico or doorway at the entrance of buildings, especially religious or other…