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________________ 546 Karna12 The Structural Temples of Gujarat corner, angle, The projections on each face of the square plan leaving out a small portion in its original position at either corner is known as Karna. the miniature tower (Śringa ) at the corner of the roof i. e. Gūdha maņdapa (closed maņdapa ) Karņa-kūta Karnagūdha (mandapa) Karņa Simha Karni 13 Karnikā figure of a lion placed at the corner an architectural term for the knife-edge moulding, astragal, arris, corner or angle; sharp edge formed by meeting of two surfaces, knife-edged moulding same as Șringa Karma A pigeon, a section of circular moulding made in form of a pigeons head Kapota 1 4 Kapotikā Kapotāli (Mälākevāla) (Mahakevāla) Karotaka Kalasa Kamarūpaka Same as Vitāna, dome the water-pot shaped finial of a temple spire, a pitcher, a cupola, a vase, an ornamental pot found in finials and capitals amorous moulding bracket, sculptured human figure used in place of bracket of columns or pilasters, atlantes the face of glory, same as grāsa, an ornamental mask a reservoir, a tank Kicaka Kirtimukha Kunda 12. Also known as Rekbā, Mūlanāsikā, Mūlakarņa The local term is Koņa. 13. Same as Kaņaka, Kaņāli Kaņālikā. Local term, Kaņi 14. Local term Kevāla Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org
SR No.006728
Book TitleStructural Temples of Gujarat
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorKantilal F Sompura
PublisherGujarat University Ahmedabad
Publication Year1968
Total Pages868
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English
File Size31 MB
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