Book Title: Temples of Kumbhariya
Author(s): M A Dhaky, U S Moorty
Publisher: L D Indology Ahmedabad
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Reference Glossary
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bhadra-khattaka
niche at the cardinal point of the janghā (upper section of a temple-wall)
bhadraprāsāda
larger devakulikā coaxial with the transept of the rangamandapa
bhadrapīțha
bhadrāsana, generally circular
bhadra-rathikā
niche at the cardinal offset in a śikhara
bhadrāsana
seat
bhadrāvalokana
opening at the central offset of prāsāda and/or closed hall; balcony, window
bharaṇa
fluted or ribbed echinus
bharaņi
bharaṇa with more minute ribbings
bhāravāhaka
atlantid figure
bhitta
bhramantikā
plinth; rectangular course below the base proper cloistered corridor in Jaina temples; bhamati (Gujarātī) superstructure type composed of corner and intermediate pillarettes supporting miniature Latina śikhara and having a vertical jāla-spine at the bhadras
Bhūmija
Cakra
wheel; Vişnu's discus
cakravarti
universal emperor
campaka
flower of Michelia champaca Linn. (decorative motif)
candrāvalokana
screened window
catuhšākha
catuḥśākhā
doorframe having four sākhās
caturmukha
four-faced; four-doored sanctum
caturvimsati-Jina-patta
carved slab depicting 24 Jinas; Jina image, in stone or metal, with a surround of 23 Jinas
caturvimšati-Jinamātā-patta
carved slab showing 24 mothers of the 24 Jinas
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