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The Structural Temples of Gujarat Pradaksinā. Pradaksinā-pathaa
a circumambulatory passage arround a shrine Pranāla
) a drain, a conduit also the drip or channelPranāli
} like part of the pedestal (Jaladhārı) of the Pranālikā
J linga (phallus) Prastara 4 4
the entablature, It comprises the parts of
an order above a column or pillar. Prākāra
an Enclosure, a fance, a rampart, a balustrade
of stone Prāggriva45 the porch, pillared portico also Gavākṣa and
window Prangana
a court-yard Prāņapratistha a rite of installing a deity Prāsāda
a temple Fälana
recessed angles; offset projections, lateral projections,
alternate projected and recessed chases Balanaka47 a raised platform,
a square mandapa or pavilion at the entrance
of a temple served as musicial chamber Bijapüraka 48 the uppermost part of Andaka, having the
shape of the Bijora fruit Bhadra
a moulding, lateral projection, flat face or facet of the ground plan, buttress or facet of the Sikhara
44. Also known as Prabara
The local term Pahada or Padha 45. Also a door (VKP. VI, 61) 47. also known as Pudarika
The Local term Nagārkhānu, Takorakhānu. 48. Local term : Dodalo,
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