Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:architectural_style
|
| gptkbp:commonIn |
gptkb:Odisha
gptkb:South_India |
| gptkbp:contrastsWith |
gptkb:Hindu_temple
|
| gptkbp:etymology |
gptkb:Sanskrit
means 'measuring out' or 'having been measured out' |
| gptkbp:foundIn |
gptkb:Jain_temple_architecture
Hindu temple architecture |
| gptkbp:function |
marks the sanctum
spiritual axis |
| gptkbp:height |
varies by temple
|
| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Brihadeeswarar_Temple
gptkb:Jagannath_Temple,_Puri |
| gptkbp:notToBeConfusedWith |
gptkb:Hindu_temple
vimana (mythical flying palace) |
| gptkbp:rank |
gptkb:sanctum_sanctorum
|
| gptkbp:shape |
pyramidal
curvilinear |
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
gptkb:axis_mundi
mythical Mount Meru |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:Nagara_architecture
Dravidian architecture |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Chola_architecture
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|
| http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
vimana (temple tower)
|