vimana (tower over sanctum)

GPTKB entity

Statements (18)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf architectural style
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs shikhara (in North India)
gptkbp:builtBy gptkb:brick
gptkb:stone
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:South_Indian_temples
gptkbp:distinctFrom gptkb:Hindu_temple
gptkbp:features ornamental sculptures
multiple tiers
gptkbp:foundIn Hindu temple architecture
gptkbp:heightVaries temple to temple
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label vimana (tower over sanctum)
gptkbp:influenced temple skyline
gptkbp:notableExample Brihadeeswarar Temple vimana
Meenakshi Temple vimana
gptkbp:rank sanctum sanctorum
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:axis_mundi
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hoysala_architecture
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6