Parts of a Nagara Shaili “Shikhara”
The Shikhara in the picture is a Latina Class of Shikhara from Lakshmana Temple Khajuraho.
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The Shikhara in the picture is a Latina Class of Shikhara from Lakshmana Temple Khajuraho.
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1)Rajasenaka: Ghata Pallava (Pot & Flower) – representing Purna Kalasa
2)Karna Srunga: Since looks like a Horn (Srunga) raising tall at the Corner (Karna)
3)Ura Srunga: Horn (Srunga) on the chest (Ura)
2)Karna Srunga: Since looks like a Horn (Srunga) raising tall at the Corner (Karna)
3)Ura Srunga: Horn (Srunga) on the chest (Ura)
4)Mula Srunga: Original (Mula) horn (Srunga) like Structure
5)Tilaka: Like a mark on the forehead
6)Rathika: Like the front of a Chariot
5)Tilaka: Like a mark on the forehead
6)Rathika: Like the front of a Chariot
7)Udayata Singha: A Simha above Sukanasi (Nose like a Parrot – structure above Antarala)
8)Karnandaka: Amalakas in the corners at lower levels of the Shikhara
9)Skandha: Shoulder
10)Griva: Neck
11)Amalaka: Ribbed structure representing the Sun or Lotus
8)Karnandaka: Amalakas in the corners at lower levels of the Shikhara
9)Skandha: Shoulder
10)Griva: Neck
11)Amalaka: Ribbed structure representing the Sun or Lotus
12)Chandrika: Round moon shaped plate
13)Amalasaraka: Amalaka shaped fluted disc above Chandrika
14)Kalasa: Water pot for the generation of life
15)Bijapuraka: Seed of life
13)Amalasaraka: Amalaka shaped fluted disc above Chandrika
14)Kalasa: Water pot for the generation of life
15)Bijapuraka: Seed of life
