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Glossary
sarpamukuta: A snake canopy.
sattakha: A doorframe consisting of six mouldings. Sikhara The superstructure of the milaprāsāda. simhasana: A throne.
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simhavyala: A vyala with the head of a lion.
skandha Literally, shoulder; in architecture, it denotes the top of the truncated fikhara on which rest its crowning members such as grīvā, āmalaka, etc. Śrävaka A layman.
Sravika: A laywoman.
Srivatsa: An auspicious sign, often decorating the chest of a Tirthankara.
friga A miniature fikhara.
stambhalakha: A moulding of the doorframe in the form of a pilaster.
sthāpanā: A crossed wooden book-stand used as a symbol for the teacher.
sūcīmudrā: A hand-pose in which the forefinger points downwards, the hand being held down and
the fingures being bent inwards.
Sukanäsā: An antefix jutting out from the fikhara and placed just above the antarāla.
talarupaka A rectangular flat slab on either flank of the moonstone. tilaka: A miniature shrine containing an image of god or goddess.
torana A portal.
torana-arch: An ornamental arch thrown between two upright posts.
tribhanga: A posture in which the body is flexed thrice.
trika: See mukhamandapa.
triratha: The surface of a temple wall or pedestal endowed with three rathas.
trifakha: A doorframe consisting of three mouldings.
trifula: A trident.
tri-tirthi: A panel with figures of three Jinas.
tryanga: A wall surface endowed with three angas, viz. bhadra, pratiratha and karṇa.
tunk: A fortified enclosing wall containing Jaina shrines.
uccalaka: Attic.
udgama: A pediment decorated with caitya-arch enrichment; also used as a decorative motif. udumbara: A doorsill.
upatraya: A monastery.
upsarga: The life scenes of a Tirthankara before the attainment of Tirthankarahood. urahasriga: A half Sikhara or friga leaning against the 'chest' (uras) of the main sikhara. urasutra: An ornament consisting of a string or chain falling between the breasts. urga: A small, circular protuberance seen on the forehead of the Jina.
uromanjari: Same as urahiṛiga.
urujälaka: An ornament suspended in loops over the thighs.
uşnişa: A headdress consisting of curls and having a cranial protuberance on the head. utkşipta: A ceiling in which the various courses proceed forth so as to project out. uttaranga: A door-lintel.
uttariya: A shawl-like garment worn across the upper part of the body.
vahana: Literally, a mount; in art a distinctive sign or cognizance.
vaijayanti: A long garland worn by divine figures.
vajra: A thunderbolt.
vajraghanta: A thunderbolt with bell.
varadaksa: A boon-giving posture with rosary.
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