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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A open-air bas relief sculpture in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, attributed to the reign of the Pallavas. It is 8.8 meters…
A structure that is excavated or carved out of a single block of rock. Monoliths are usually not moved from…
The portion of a column or pier located between the base and the capital to support the structure. It is…
The Tamil term for an arch that is shaped like a horse-shoe. It is also known as the chaitya arch,…
Translating to 'womb chamber' from Sanskrit, it is the innermost sanctuary in Jain, Buddhist and Hindu temples, within which the…
The name of the vimana (the sanctum sanctorum and the tower over it) of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra…
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