Mosque in Istanbul, Turkiye, built in 1851 to house the cloak relic of Prophet Muhammad, from which it receives its name (‘Mosque of the Blessed Mantle’). This makes it one of the holiest sites in Islam. The cloak remains in the care of the descendants of Owais Qarni, who received it as a gift from the Prophet; devotees are allowed to view it during the month of Ramadan.
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The portion of a column or pier located between the base and the capital to support the structure. It is…
Ribbed or notched stone disk that is part of the crowning segment in Kalinga and Nagara temple architecture. The amalaka…
A painted room in the form of a gallery commissioned by kings, nobles and merchants. The chitrashala in Bundi Palace,…
A temple dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, located in the town of Kalahasti in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is…
An outward square projection from the main shrine of the temple, occuring in a cluster of three. Trirathas are typically…
The name of the vimana (the sanctum sanctorum and the tower over it) of the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Andhra…
A type of fine plaster or coating material used to cover walls and ceilings with decorative patterns, it is also…
Longitudinal beam along the top of a pitched or vaulted roof. The ridge beam is a load-bearing structural member of…