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GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS taranga 'weave-design resembling the Western reed-moulding, tarariga-potik corbel-bracket with roll-moulding. tilaka
a variety of turret-design. torana
ornamental entrance of numerous varieties and designs. trika-mand apa mandapa with three canapkis or bays of a medieval temple,
normally of the Jaina faith. tri-küta three viminas erected on a common basement or placed round
a common mand apa. tri-ratha temple with three projections. tri-säkcha door-frame with three ornate jambs. tri-tirthika an image with three Jina figures.
udgama
upāna
pediment of caitya-arches, usually employed as a crowning
decoration of a niche. lowermost part or the footing of the south Indian adhisthana
corresponding to the north-Indian khura. sub-base below the south-Indian adhisthåna. turret attached to the central projection. principal beam.
upapitha urah-śrnga uttira (Tamil)
valänaka varada varandika
covered stepped entrance. hand-gesture (mudra) of bestowing boon. the member or set of mouldings separating the jarigha from the
sikhara. see adhisthana
vedi-bandha
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