Statements (32)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
architectural style
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gptkbp:date |
ancient India
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gptkbp:decoratedWith |
gptkb:sculpture
reliefs mythological motifs |
gptkbp:etymology |
Sanskrit: torana
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gptkbp:foundIn |
Indian architecture
East Asian architecture Southeast Asian architecture |
gptkbp:function |
gptkb:city
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
torana (gateway)
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gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Japanese_torii
Burmese zaungdan Thai sala |
gptkbp:material |
gptkb:stone
wood |
gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Sanchi_Stupa_torana
gptkb:Great_Stupa_at_Sanchi Bharhut Stupa torana |
gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:palace
gptkb:Buddhist_temple gptkb:Hindu_temple torii |
gptkbp:shape |
arched
rectilinear |
gptkbp:symbolizes |
auspiciousness
entrance to sacred space |
gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:religious_art
Hindu architecture Jain architecture |
gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jain_temple_architecture
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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