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The base or the Pitha
The Hindu temple base consist of the moulding. These frame levels are groups that contrast with the block courses that support the walls and the excellent structure of the Hindu temple. In the design of Hindu temples, mouldings do not exist as edges or adjustments of the various components, but as components with older components. These are more like the architrave, frieze and cornice of an established pediment than the mouldings inside these.
JANGHAI
KUMBIA
KHARA
GAJATHARA THAS
IGRAHAPATI
KAM
JADAMBA [ВНАТА
Figure: 3.12 - Base-moulding features of the north Indian temple.
Source: (Hardy, 2007)
dedika
padin
prati
kapota
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gala
adisthana
kummida
jagati
Figure 3.13:- Base moulding features of the south Indian temple.
Source: (Hardy, 2007)
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