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Shri Mahavir Jain Aradhana Kendra
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Acharya Shri Kailassagarsuri Gyanmandir
Architectural Terms
(A) General Architectural Terms (with meaning in English in English alphabatic order)
Abacus, phalaka or palagal, a square or rectangular table forming
the crowning member of a capital. Acanthus, a genus of plants, used conventionally in Greek art. Achchaday, lit. envelope, the outer stone facing of a stupa. Acroteria, a figure or ornament placed on the apex or at the lower
angles of a pediment. Addorsed, back to back. Adytum, inner and most sacred chamber. Aisle, lateral divisions running at the sides of the nave. Alcove, vaulted recess in wall. Alinda, verandah. Amalaka, amalasila or amalasari, flat fluted melon-shaped
member usually at the summit of the Indo-Aryan type of
sikhara or spire. Ambulatory, pradakshina patha or processional path. Amman, shrine or pavilion attached to temples of southern India
for ceremonial reception of the amman or goddess. Amphitheatre, oval or circular building, with seats rising above
and behind one another round a central open space. Anardha-paga, projected surface adjacent to the surface at the
angle of a building. Anda, literally "egg," spherical portion of the stupa. Anghri, dwarf-pillar. Antae, pilasters terminating the side walls of a classic building. Antarala, vestibule, chamber in front of shrine or cella. Antechamber, chamber or small hall in front of a larger hall,
vestibule. Apse, Apsidal, the circular termination of a building; first applied
to a Roman basilica. Arabesque, decoration with fanciful intertwining of ornamental
elements. Arbour, a structural retreat, often of lattice-work in a garden.
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