A row of pillars surrounding an enclosed space or enclosing an open space, taking the form of a porch or colonnade.
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Uttaranga
In Indian temple architecture, it is the term for the lintel located above a doorway. It is often a carved…
Vaulted
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Groyne
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Roll Bracket
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Vedika
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Apsidal
A term referring to the shape of an apse, an architectural element that serves as a semi-circular end for a…
Sarvatobhadra
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Collonade
A row of columns, typically equidistant from each other and joined by an entablature. A colonnade may be freestanding or…