Shikharas

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf architectural style
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:North_Indian_temples
gptkbp:contrastsWith Vimana (South Indian temple tower)
gptkbp:decoratedWith gptkb:sculpture
carvings
gptkbp:etymology Sanskrit for 'mountain peak'
gptkbp:features temple superstructure
gptkbp:foundIn Hindu temple architecture
gptkbp:function tower or spire above sanctum
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shikharas
gptkbp:location above garbhagriha
gptkbp:material gptkb:brick
gptkb:stone
gptkbp:shape pyramidal
curvilinear
gptkbp:style gptkb:Nagara
gptkbp:symbolizes mythical Mount Meru
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shantinath_Jain_Temple
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6