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Technical Dictionary
lanchana MT&TT - A distinctive sign. lata Mat - In architecture, applied to projections on the superstructure of North Indian Temples. latina CH - A type of sikhara lacking the subsidiary clusters of sikharas surrounding or leaning against the main sikhara. lungi si - A kind of under garment generally used by males. Some times it is long and some times it very short up to thighs. makara Hohe - Ornamental motif, apparently developed from an alligator or crocodile, Sea-moster, dolphin. mastakabhusana Hroty90 - Ornament wears on forehead. It is different from mukuta and usually shown in fillet or tied on parting with pearled string. mithuna FF - In art, the representation of an amorous couple. nakula Tor - A mongoose. nandi 761 - Siva's bull. navagraha JUTE - A group of nine divinities consisting of the Sun (Ravi); the six planets, Soma (Moon), Mangala (Mars), Budha (Mercury), Brihaspati (Jupiter), Sukra (Venus), and Sani (Saturn); to whom are appended Rahu, the Demon of the Eclipse, and Ketu, a deification cornets or meteors. nupura T4 - An anklet. padma 4GH - A lotus. padmalata TGHMal - A creeper mainly yielding lotus flowers. padavalaya Yiças - A kind of round ornament worn in the leg just above ankle. panchangnitapa amian - A penance done with five flowers; it was performed by Parvati to win the hand of Siva. peelwan Hati - A man who is controlling elephant. pasa 471 - A noose, lasso. patralata 4567A - A lotus rhizome. pidha 6 - A horizontal slab, which together with others, constitutes the fabric of a North Indian temple sikhara.
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